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THE  BROWNIES 

THROUGH  THE  UNION 


BY 

PALMER  COX 


PUBLISHED     BY 
THE  CENTURY  CO. 

NEW  YORK 


Copyright,  1894,  1895,  by  The  Curtis  Plblishino  Company. 
Copyright,  1895,  by  The  Century  Co. 


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CONTENTS. 


PAOK. 


Brownies  in  New  York 


Brownies  in  Rhode  Island 


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Brownies  in  Florida 


Brownies  in  Massachusetts    . 


14 


28 


43 


IX 


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Bkownikh  in  Ni;\v  .Iehskv 


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BUOWNIKS   IN    C'ONNJX  rU'UT 


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BiiowNiEH  IN  Texas   . 


BiiowNiES  IN  Pennsylvanu    . 


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.  •  •  • 


.    75 


81 


BuowNiEs  IN  Illinois    .        .       87 


Brownies  in  Louisiana 


95 


I>lU)\VNli:S   IN    KENTUCKY 


l-Ai.K. 


.   104 


BUOWNIEH    IN   AflCHKJAN 


BiiowNiES  IN  Califohnia 


113 


BiiowNiEs  IN  Wahhinciton        .        .  124 


132 


xi 


OTHER    BOOKS    BY    PALMER    COX: 
PUBLISHED    BY  THE    CENTURY   CO. 

THE  BROWNIES: 
THEIR  BOOK 

Quarto,  150  pages.     Price,  in  boards,  §1.50. 


ANOTHER 
BROWNIE  BOOK 

Quario,  150  pages.     Price,  in  boards,  8'-50- 


THE  BROWNIES 
AT  HOME 

Quarto,  150  pages.     Price,  in  boards,  $1.50. 


THE  BROWNIES 
AROUND  THE  WORLD 

Quarto,  150  pages.     Price,  in  boards,  gi.50. 


-^Sij     ""^^n' 


THE    BROWNIES    IN    NEW   YORK. 


First  Tour. 


HE  infant  year  scarce  toddled  o'er 
The  threshold  of  Time's  open  door, 
To  show  the  date  that  far  and  near 
Must  now  at  letter-heads  appear, 
When  Brownies  answered  to  a  call 
That  promised  pleasant  times  for  all. 
Said  one :  "A  rest  we  have  enjoyed 
Since  last  our  hands  have  been  employed, 
Or  since  with  glee  we  rambled  round 
Through  many  a  strange,  historic  ground 
Here  in  this  leading  State  we  '11  find 
Much  that  may  well  engross  the  mind. 
Although  no  ancient  castles  throw 
Their  shadows  on  the  wa^^es  below. 
As  by  the  Tweed,  the  Rhine  or  Rhone, 
Or  other  streams  as  widely  known, 


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THE  BROWNIES  IN  NEW  YORK. 

This  land,  believe  me,  is  not  weak 
In  points  the  tourist  well  may  seek, 
Another  spoke:  "No  need  have  we 
For  lenj^thy  talk,  or  special  plea; 
For  all  are  willinjjf,  as  we  know, 
To  take  the  trij)  on  whic 
The  Empire  State  befor 
And  who  that  has  a  heart  and  eyes 
Would  for  one  moment  hesitate 
To  pay  respects  to  such  a  State? 
So  noted  for  its  mountain-land. 
Its  lovely  bays,  and  rivers  grand. 

Its  battle-lields,  its  brilliant  men 

Who  carved  sucli  names  with  sword  or  pen 

Upon  the  records  of  the  race 

As  changing  years  cannot  efface." 

Another  cried :  "  You  speak  our  minds : 

One  chain  of  thought  the  party  binds; 

So  let  us  every  hour  improve. 

For  time  is  ever  on  the  move." 

They  visited  Niagara  Falls, 

Then  lost  no  time  to  make  their  calls 

On  Watkins  (Uen,  and  ran  with  glee 

To  stand  beside  the  Genesee : 

Close  to  the  brink  they  crawled  to  peep 

Where  Sam  Patch  took  tlie  fearful  leap. 

The  Adirondacks,  liea\T.ng  blue 

Against  the  sky,  attention  drew: 

The  liome  of  fox,  of  d(>er  and  l)ear. 

And  sheets  of  water  passing  fair. 


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THE  BROWNIES  IN  NEW  YORK. 


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Where  gamy  fish  in  waiting  lie, 

To  test  the  angler's  phantom  fly. 

At  old  Ticonderoga's  site 

They  moralized  in  language  light. 

Said  one :  "  That  was  a  grand  surprise, 

That  liistory's  pages  memorize. 


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THE  BKOWNIES  IN  NEW  YORK. 


When,  starting  from  his  bed  in  fright, 

The  old  commander  rose  that  night. 

To  gaze  on  Ethan  Allen's  band, 

And  hsten  to  his  blunt  command, 

Which  had  a  sort  of  business  ring, 

That  spoke  small  honor  for  the  king." 

Said  one:  "A  cruise  we  ought  to  take 
Upon  Champlain's  bright,  limpid  lake, 
Whereon  McDonough  brought  in  brief 
The  British  squadron  all  to  grief. 
There,  full  in  sight  of  Plattsburg  town. 
The  haughty  fleet  came  sailing  down. 
The  flag-ship  moving  in  the  van, 
According  to  the  naval  plan. 
While  others,  ranged  diag(mally 
To  port  and  starbt)ard,  formed  a  V. 
But  soon  McDonough's  broadside  broke 
The  fine  formation,  while  the  smoke 
Hid  from  the  gaze  of  those  on  shore, 
Who  gathered  at  the  cannon's  roar. 
All  sign  of  ships,  save  masts  alone 
That  still  o'er  battle-clouds  were  shown, 
And  told  the  watchers  full  and  fair 
Which  ships  were  down  or  which  were  there." 

Another  said:  "We  have  n't  time; 

So  let  us  seek  that  stream  sublime 

That  first  a  mountain  brooklet  leaps. 

Then  as  a  river  broadly  sweeps. 

Reflecting  scenes  on  either  side 

Unequaled  in  the  country  wide. 


THE  BROWNIES  IN  NEW  YORK. 


And  as  we  take  our  seaward  way, 
Through  Oatskill  Mountains  we  will  stray- 
Up  i-ugged,  narrow  passes  creep, 
Where  Rip  Van  Winkle  took  his  sleep. 
And  woke  in  wonder  to  find  out 
What  twenty  years  had  brought  about." 

Ofttimes  the  Brownies  paused  to  scan 

The  points  of  interest,  as  they  ran; 

Indeed,  at  Newburg  they  made  bold 

To  venture  in  the  building  old 


Wl)»ri  you  oiimh, 
cJi'mb  (orft)e  shi>ft, 

Halfn/Ay  ettortt 
wi'n  no  prize. 


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That  is  to  folk  of  every  zone 

As  Washington's  headquarters  known. 

Said  one:  "Though  many  to^vns  are  blessed 

With  quarters  whore  the  chief  found  rest, 

And  sent  his  coui "  rs  to  and  fro 

To  watch  the  actions  of  the  foe, 


THE  BROWNIES  IN  NEW  YORK. 


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last  he 
occupied 
While  in  the 
field  he 
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the  tide 
Of  British 
arms  and 
British  gold, 
That  long 
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THE  BROWNIES  IN  NEW  YORK. 


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The  patriots  here  broke  ruiiks,  and  laid 
Their  hands  to  ax,  and  plow,  and  spade; 
And  from  the  long-neglected  sod 
Spi'ang  up  once  more  the  ear  and  pod; 
And  children  fled  no  more  in  fright 
From  redcoats'  guns  or  bayonets  bright." 
At  times,  the  youngsters  to  surprise 
Wlien  on  the  moiTow  they  should  rise, 
The  Brownies  paused  near  some  abode, 
Or  at  the  crossings  of  the  road, 
And  on  a  finger-board  or  wall 
With  bits  of  chalk  or  coal  would  scrawl. 


THE  BROWNIE8  IN  NEW  YORK. 


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Or  in  some  manner  letter  out 
The  liint  that  they  had  been  about. 
Said  one,  while  they 


with  joyful  mien 
Surveyed  each  bright 

and  pleasing  scene : 
"Here,  where  between 

the  rich  display 
The  river  widens 

to  the  bay, 
Some  moments  let  us 

check  our  race 
At  Tanytown  to  view 

the  place 
Where  Major  Andre  M^as  relieved 
Of  his  despatch,  and  greatly  giieved 

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THE  BllOWNIES  IN  NEW  YORK. 

To  find  both  purse  and  prayers  were  naught 

To  Pauldmg,  Williams,  and  Van  Wart." 

At  length  that  city  drew  their  eyes 

Whieh  on  Manhattan  Island  lies. 

Said  one :  "At  last,  my  conu'ades  ti*ue, 

That  famous  city  comes  in  view, 

So  noted  for  its  wondrous  dower 

Of  wealth,  and  influence,  and  power; 

Its  opvu  purse  when  comes  the  cry 

Of  sad  distress  from  far  and  nigh; 

Its  millions  spent  to  spread  the  light 

In  heathen  countries  dark  as  night; 

Museums  great,  its  works  of  art. 

Its  press,  and  great  commercial  mart." 

While  Brownies  passed  the  city  through, 
A  colunm  tall  appeared  in  view. 
And  on  the  top  in  marble  white 
Columbus  stood  with  form  upright. 
While  on  the  sides  around  the  base. 
The  caravels  all  found  a  place. 
While  round  the  statue  taking  rest, 
A  Brownie  thus  his  mind  expressed: 
"Columbus  in  a  city  old 
Did  first  his  mighty  scheme  unfold; 
'T  was  there  for  years  the  sailor  brave 
Planned  how  to  cross  the  western  wave." 
Another  answered,  while  his  eye 
Glanced  o'er  the  graceful  column  high: 
"Thus  oft  the  world  is  slow  to  sight 
A  genius,  howsoever  bright — 


Tlje  tnttrht  runn"' 

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Mfty  gfub  l)i*  tof 

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THE  BROWNIES  IN   NEW  YORK. 


"VVliii^  1i>'injjr,  noitluT  praised 

nor  i)i'i/,(Ml, 
Wlu'ii  Mtarved  to  dontli  ho  's 

ro(  opiizod : 
''''        statiu's  rise,  and  toin)»H 

are  dcckod 
To  make  amends  for  cold 

nogleet." 
Ho  thus  they  passed  about 

the  town 
To  points  of  interest,  up 

and  down, 
Not  eheeked  ])y  either  wood 

or  stone, 
But  hy  tlie  light  of  day 

alone. 
The  pen  might  run  along 
for  hours 
Descrihing  still  their  mystic 
powers : 


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THE  iniOWNIES  IN  NEW  YORK. 


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Without  u  kvy  to  ope  tlic  door, 
Or  (liMmoiid  sharp  to 

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And  nuiko  a  hole 
throuj^li  vvliich 
to  pass; 


Tlu'ir  way  to  shun  ouch  savaj^c  beast 
Without  disturbing  it  the  least ; 
Their  way  to  reach  a  treasure-vault, 
If  so  disposed,  without  a  halt. 
Though  all  the  locks  and  bolts  are  set, 
And  bar"  surround  it  like  a  net; 
Their  wa  /  to  get  a  cunning  peep 
At  children  while  they  're  fast  asleep. 
To  see  how  well  each  golden  head 
Becomes  the  pillow  and  the  spread. 

Or  learn  if  they,  while  dreaming  sweet, 
Will  favorite  Brownies'  names  repeat. 
To  thus  enlarge  upon  their  might 
So  mystical  would  give  delight; 
But  oft  before  this  pen  of  mine 
Has  ventured  in  descriptive  hne 


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THK   HltOWNIHS    IN    NKW    YOUK. 


The  veil  that  shrouded  tliom  to  lift, 
And  ])ii))lisli  tlu'ir  surprising  j?if"t; 
And  now  indeed  it  sliouhl  1m«  known 
From  toiTid  clime  to  frigid  zon(^ 
That  Brownies,  if  it  suit  the  ease, 
Can  lind  theii*  way  to  any  place; 

And  no  one  need  put  costly  waro 
Or  honds  or  notes  away  with  care. 
And  think  no  other  hand  than  thturs 
Will  finj?er  o'er  the  rich  affairs. 
For  if  the  cunning  Brownies  wish, 
They  '11  eat  from  yoin*  hest  silver  dish, 

Or  keep  themselves  in 

practice  right 
By  counting  money 
half  the  night. 
In  different  ways 
they  '11  have 

their  fun, 
And  laugh  and  joke  when  all  is  done; 
But  not  a  spo<  n,  a  cup  or  plate, 
A  bank-note  oj*  a  pennyweight 
Of  coin  you  '11  miss  at  break  of  day, 
For  Brownies  nothing  take  away. 


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THK  HUOWNiEH  IN  NEW  YORK. 


At  last,  wlu'ii  morn  was  dnivviii^'  ni^li, 
And  [)uii)lo  streaks  spread  o'er  tlu^  sky, 
A  Brownie  I'uist^d  u  warning'  hand, 
And  thus  addressed  the  ])usy  })an<l : 
*'Hereniijjfht>^sve  rouni  for  nights  and  nights, 
ytill  nieetinjjf  new  and  wondrous  sij^hts. 

But  liark!  tiie  sound  that  sweetly  falls 
From  Trinity's  old  helfry  walls 
Proclaims  't  is  now  the  hour  of  five, 
And  soon  Ihe  town  will  he  alive; 
So  W(^  must  (juiekly  tui'U  aside, 
And  in  some  eunniug  manner  hide." 


ftnflme  to  mt^ke 

Mil  at  br  f1)»  fi>»t 

AnH  Inst  nu)niio 


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THE    BROWNIES   IN 

RHODE    ISLAND. 

Second  Tour. 

pM  viewed  upon  the  map,  we  know 
^*^  Rhode  Island  makes  but  little  show, 
So  crowded  in  between  the  sea 
And  other  States;  but  Brownies  wee 
In  justice  felt  it  had  a  claim 
Upon  their  time,  and  well  might  blame 
The  band  if  they  should  fail  to  call 
Because  its  acreage  was  small. 
Said  one,  as  they  paused  by  a  wood 
That  near  the  line  of  boundary  stood: 
"  My  friends,  although  this  little  place 
Is  but  a  .^peck  on  Nature's  face, 
And  might  be  crossed  in  half  a  night 
From  end  to  end,  with  effort  slight. 
When  all  is  told  we  know  full  well 
It  has  a  right  with  pride  to  swell. 
And  hold  its  head  up  with  the  best, 
As  musty  records  can  attest. 

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THE  BROWNIES  IN  KHODE  ISLAND. 


Its  roads  were  staked  out  by  the  dint 

Of  matchlocks  and  spark-yieldinj^  flint; 

Its  woods,  its  harbors,  streams  and  rocks, 

Won  in  despite  of  tomahawks; 

And  though  it  now  seems  small  indeed, 

There  was  a  time,  as  you  may  read, 

When  it  seemed  large  enough  to  those 

Who  stood  the  brunt  of  battle-blows. 

When  striving  to  protect  the  ground 

From  painted  tribes  that  hemmed  it  round." 
Another  eaid :  "  'T  is  not  the  size 
Of  States  that  proves  where  honoi'  lies, 
But  in  the  way  they  stand  the  test 
Wlien  trumpets  sound  from  east  to  west, 
And  banners  waiving  on  the  wall 
Their  valiant  sons  to  duty  call." 
Thus,  while  they  halted  there,  the  band 
Spoke  of  the  struggles  hand  to  hand 
That  in  the  early  days  had  made 
Sonui  points  historic;  then  they  paid 
A  T'isit  to  each  town  of  size 
That  showed  the  people's  enterprise. 

To  Providence  they  hastened  all, 

For  well  they  knew  the  chimneys  tall 

That  towered  o'er  the  buildings  high 

Proclaimed  that  busy  city  nigh. 

That  kept  so  many  hands  employed. 

And  such  a  share  of  trade  enjoyed. 

While  round  al)out  the  State  they  T^^ent, 

On  seeing  striking  scenes  intent, 

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(Respect  rl;e Crass 
,ot)<ol]icl)  youTread, 
luii'lluloon)  Aboupyou 
ti>l)ei)yuu'iv  cteaci. 


THE  BROWNIES  IN  RHODE  ISLAND. 


They  left  the  busy  points  of  trade, 

And  at  the  twihght  hour  paid 

A  visit  to  the  tower  strange, 

That  all  who  through  the  State  shall  range 


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THE  BROWNIES   IN  RHODE   ISLAND. 


s. 


Will  find  well  worth  a  step  aside, 
If  they  are  not  to  business  tied. 
Said  one,  as  he  with  earnest  gaze 
Surveyed  the  work  of  ancient  days : 
"This  object  here  seems  out  of  place 
Where  lives  a  free-born,  modern  race; 
'T  would  better  suit  the  buried  site 
Of  some  old  city  brought  to  Ught, 
From  long  repose  in  depths  below, 
That  worlds  might  wonder  at  the  show. 
But  here  the  ruin  stands  alone, 
Its  age  and  history  all  unknown, 
A  wonder  to  the  passer-by. 
And  puzzle  to  the  one  who  'd  pry 
Into  the  secrets  of  its  w^all. 
And  why  it  ever  rose  at  all. 

No  answer  does  reward  the  quest — 

All  is  but  guesswork  at  the  best. 

'T  is  thought  't  was  built  long  years  before 

An  English  tar  e'er  scraped  his  oar 

Upon  the  rocks  or  bars  of  sand 

That  border  well  this  Western  land." 

And  thus  around  the  State  they  ran. 

At  times  to  halt,  at  times  to  plan; 

Or  as  a  unit  all  a^ree 

What  next  they  'd  turn  their  steps  to  see. 

At  times  they  chnibed  a  tree  or  hill 

To  view  the'  country  better  still, 

Or  sat  on  bridges  in  a  row 

To  watch  the  tumbhng  flood  below, 

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THE  BROWNIES  IN  RHODE  ISLAND. 

And  talk  about  the  sort  of  fish 
That  could  supply  a  savory  dish. 
From  place  to  place  with  spirits  hght 
They  journeyed  on  throughout  the  night; 
Where  roads  were  bad  through  recent  rain 
That  overflowed  each  ditch  and  drain 
Till  mud  was  more  than  ankle-deep, 
Upon  the  fences  they  would  keep, 
And  run  like  birds  upon  the  rails 
Until  they  crossed  the  flooded  vales. 


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Thus  ready  for  whatever  fate 
May  bring  around,  they  travel  straight 
And  take  the  countrj'^  or  the  clime 
Just  as  thev  find  it  at  the  time. 
And  even  shoild  there  be  a  thud 
Or  splash  at  times  into  the  mud, 

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lime  hiill  nothlnifi 
for  yaurjg  or  old 

Prize  euery  raotnPnt 
aa  it'i  told. 


THE  BROWNIES  IN  lillODl-  ISLAND. 

Think  you  a  Brownie  would  retire 

Because  lie  rolled  in  deepest  mire, 

Or  with  sad  tones  bewail  his  lot, 

And  wish  he  ne'er  had  seen  the  spot? 

No!     On  his  back  the  mud  would  dry 

As  in  his  place  he  still  would  tiy 

With  extra  efforts  to  offset 

The  added  weight  of  garments  wet. 

What  food  for  pencil  or  for  pen, 
Or  for  the  snap-shot  toys  of  men 
And  women  who  by  waysides  aim 
To  press  the  button  on  their  game. 
If  one  possessed  a  gifted  eye 
To  mark  them  as  they  travel  by! 

But  power  to  see  the  Brownie  bpr^d 

At  any  time  but  few  command: 

The  second  sight  to  things  of  earth 

Must  be  conferred  on  them  at  birth. 

No  after-treatment  e'er  supplies 

The  gift  that  Nature's  hand  denies. 

In  vain  the  nerve  is  stretched  or  clipped. 

Or  eye  within  its  socket  tipped  — 

Men  cannot  win  through  surgeon's  knife 

The  boon  that  glorifies  a  life ; 

And  not  through  patient  watch  or  wait 

Or  practice  comes  the  spookish  trait; 

It  comes  not  at  the  call  of  art, 

If  it  is  missing  at  the  start. 


*  At  length,  beside  the  water  bright. 
The  town  of  Newport  came  in  sight; 

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THE  BROWNIES  IN  RHODE  ISLAND. 

And,  stopping  short  with  one  intent, 

Each  eye  upon  the  place  was  bent. 

It  was  the  time  of  summer  days 

So  noted  for  the  golden  blaze 

That  soon  makes  people  seek  the  shade, 

Or  call  for  draughts  of  lemonade, 

Still  hoping  blessings  may  bring  ease 

And  rest  to  those  who  planted  trees. 

When  there  they  stood  as  evening  shades 

Were  settling  on  the  dewy  glades. 

Said  one :   "  This  is  the  time  of  year 

When  people  of  some  means  appear 

To  weary  of  their  homes  in  town, 

Or  work,  perhaps,  that  weighs  them  down. 

And  closing  up  their  doors,  they  seek 

For  pleasure  on  a  mountain-peak. 

Or  turn  their  steps  in  haste  to  reach 

The  joys  found  at  an  ocean  beach." 

Another  said:    "We  something  know 
About  the  sea,  for  years  ago 
We  proved  the  trials,  less  or  more, 
-   Of  those  who  venture  from  the  shore. 
But,  all  the  same,  there  is  a  charm 
About  the  sea  that  will  disarm 
The  ready  fears  that  whispering  stand, 
With  '  Praise  the  sea,  but  keep  on  land.' 
So  I  advise  without  delay 
We  start  upon  our  seaward  way — 
Not  to  a  point  or  shaky  pier 
Where  few  convenient  things  are  near, 

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THE  BROWNIES  IN  RHODE  ISLAND. 

But  to  this  place  of  )iigli  estate 

Where  wealthy  people  congregate 

To  study  fashions,  bathe,  and  pose, 

Or  ride  in  traps  and  tally hos." 

A  little  speech,  a  hint  or  two 

Of  pleasures  that  are  ever  new. 

Will  always  answer  like  a  goad 

To  start  the  Brownies  on  the  road. 

The  miles  and  leagues  that  must  be  crossed, 

However  rough  or  well  embossed 

With  stumps  and  stones,  by  Brownies  bright 

Are  counted  naught  but  matters  light. 


Akttfil  Cox 


And  soon  the  band  so  bold  and  spry 
The  fashionable  poii;  drew  nigh, 
And  stood  to  view  the  buildings  grand 
That  stretched  along  the  famous  strand 
Where  mingling  thousands  through  the  day 
Disport  themselves  as  best  they  may. 

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THE  BROWNIES   IN  RHODE  ISLAND. 


But  night  it  was, 

imd  they  could  boa^t 
The  right  of  way, 

and  tliat  \s  the  most 
That  Brownies  care  for. 

Well  endowed, 
Their  wants  are  few, 

their  spirits  proud. 
Retire  betimes, 

and  shut  your  door, 


maiWMniiiiiKrit i . 


And  they  '11  not  ask  a  favor  more. 
Upon  themselves  be  sure  they  '11  wait, 
And  think  it  not  beneath  then*  state. 

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1 


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Toeaf  »nd  sleep  for  bentU 

may  du, 
But  Hj»r»  i«  «omeH|ing  more 

for  yuu. 


THE  BROWNIES  IN  RHODE  ISLAND. 

They  '11  find  tlieii'  way  to  every  shelf, 
Nor  ask  your  servant  nor  yourself 
To  set  the  table,  pass  the  cake, 
Or  use  the  corkscrew  for  their  sake. 
Said  one:   "It  's  pleasant  to  abide 
In  towns  where  care  is  laid  aside, 
Where  eveiy  thouj?ht  of  morrow  lies 
In  some  sport-yielding  enterprise. 
Here  beauty  reij^ns,  and  rules  the  hour 
While  circlinj?  subjects  own  her  power. 
Here  wealth  and  fashion  tread  a  measure, 
And  life  is  one  sweet  draught  of  pleasure." 

Another  said:   "While  here,  we  '11  try 
The  surf,  that  now  is  rolling  high ; 
For  if  I  guess  the  time  aright. 
We  've  reached  the  middle  point  of  night. 
And  much  we  Brownies  have  to  do 
Ere  dons  the  East  its  purple  hue." 
Few  minutes  passed  away  before 
The  band  stood  on  the  sandy  shore, 
Nor  did  they  listen  long  with  care 
To  hear  what  waves  were  saying  there. 
Some  threw  their  outer  clothes  aside, 
Some  as  they  were  rushed  in  the  tide. 
And  rather  than  be  last  to  breast 
The  wave  that  came  with  foaming  crest. 
Wet  every  tag  and  stitch  of  dress 
Their  scanty  wardrobe  did  possess. 
More  chanced  to  find  a  fair  supply 
Of  costumes  that  were  left  to  dry, 

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THE  UllOWNIEH   IN   RHODE  ISLAND. 

And  soon  tlioir  tiny  fonns  were  lost 
Within  the  jjfunncnts  wrapped  and  croshod 
And  jifathiTcd  to  take  up  tlie  Hlack 
Tljat  showed  in  front  and  at  the  hack, 
And  at  the  sides  and  feet  as  well, 
Where  eloth  in  j^reat  ahundance  fell. 
Sometimes  the  larjiest  snit  (m  hand 
Fell  to  tlu^  smallest  in  the  hand, 
And  here  and  there  he  'd  wildly  flit 
To  find  a  rohe  of  hetter  fit; 
While  others  car(Hl  not  for  the  size, 
But,  thouf^h  enveloped  to  the  eyes. 
Were  just  as  pleased  that  happy  hour 
As  if  it  fitted  like  a  dower. 
How  fortunate  the  Brownie  kind. 
Who  make  the  most  of  what  they  find. 
And  pass  along  their  given  way 

As  happily  as  bees  in  May. 

Some  spent  the  time  they  had  on  hand 

In  learning  how  to  boldly  stand 

And  tread  the  water  there  with  ease, 

While  more  it  seemed  to  gi'eatly  please 

To  lie  and  float  upon  the  wave 

As  buoyant  as  a  chip  or  stave. 

More  dived  so  deep  they  brought  their  head 

In  contact  with  the  ocean's  bed, 

And  had  they  not  been  fitted  out 

To  be  through  life  well  knocked  about. 

And  great  mishaps  still  to  survive. 

Some  scarce  had  left  the  place  alive. 

24 


TIIK   1U{()WNIF:H   in   IITIODK   ISLAND. 


TliiiM  gifted  in  a  nminuT  liiirh 
J^y  nature,  well  may  iiKii-tais  sij^h 
And  jijravely  ponder  on  their  fate  — 
Their  sli<;htcd  raee  and  hampered  st.ite. 
The  band  lias  eausi^  to  bless  the  star 
_0r  planet  that  shed  luster  fur 


Through  empty  space  and  midnight  shade 
When  they  on  earth  their  entrance  made.    ■ 
No  bathers  fresh  from  dusty  nooks 
Where  cahcoes,  or  shoes,  or  books 
Engage  their  minds  from  day  to  day. 
Could  plunge  with  such  a  great  display 

3  25 


Ti*«  not  in  giving 
It  i»  till-  ancrificf 

tl/nt  Counts* 


THE  DROWNIEH  TN  RHODE  IHLAND. 

Of  joy  into  tho  billowH  wliito 
Thut  broke  upoti  tlui  boucli  tlmt  nifrlit. 
Tlu*  vvav(^  thut  tricH  tbo  vossoPs  nUh 
Wlicii  I'ollinji:  oil  tho  o<*t'jiu  wulo, 
Makes  oukon  timbons  civiik  und  Im'ihI, 
And  Hweops  tho  dock  from  ond  to  ond, 
Could  hardly  forco  tbo  Brownio  band 
To  (luit  th(»  sport  thoy  bad  on  liand. 
Down  Uko  ^rcat  fislios  in  the  swoll 
Tbo  roj^iios  wonld  soon  tbonisolvos  pro[)ol, 
And  out  of  sijjjbt  and  sound  bo  lost 
To  every  friond,  till  wildly  tossed 
Upon  a  orestiul  wave  they  M  rise 
To  greet  the  rest  with  joyful  cries. 

Could  mortals  but  bavo  gained  a  peep 
At  tbem  wbile  in  tbat  rolling  deep, 
They  would  bave  been  surprised,  no  doubt, 
To  see  the  way  tbey  splasbed  about. 
There  's  not  an  art  to  swimmers  known 
But  cunning  Brownies  make  their  own. 
They  swim  like  dogs,  and  swim  like  fish. 
And  swim  like  serpents  if  (liey  wish. 
Where,  using  neither  hands  nor  feet, 
They  wriggle  tlu'ough  each  wave  they  meet. 
Their  ways  would  make  those  persons  sigh 
Who  scarce  could  keep  a  nose  or  eye 
Above  the  flood,  however  fast 
Their  feet  and  hands  through  water  passed. 
Said  one:   '"T  is  not  in  rapid  strokes 
Or  kicks  behind  that  Brownie  folks 

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THE   HKOWNIEH   IN    HIIODK  IHLANI). 

Put  nil  <l(»|)oiul(»uco,  JIM  you  8i»o; 

But  in  pcculijir  */\\'\h  that  wo 

CouM  freely  use  if  no  Met  nile.s 

Wei'o  prueti.sed  in  the  .s\viniinin^-s<*hools." 

Another  said:    "T  is  not  alone 

In  water  that  our  skill  is  shown: 

But  on  the  skate  or  wheel  as  well, 

Or  prancing  horse,  as  stories  tell. 

We  hold  our  own  in  every  case. 

And  far  excel  the  human  race." 

Time  moves  alonj; — though  fingers  light 

May  catch  at  moments  in  their  flight, 

Though  ha<?k  the  dial's  hand  we  hring. 

Or  check  the  pendulum's  honci^t  swing. 

The  sun  is  far  heyond  our  sway, 

And  opens  wide  the  gates  of  day; 

So  even  Brownies  don't  neglect 

To  pay  the  minutes  duo  respect, 

But  shape  their  actions  to  agree 

With  time  that  moves  so  sure  and  free. 

That  night  presented  many  a  freak 

Of  which  tlu^  Brownies  long  will  speak; 

For  many  a  ride  and  many  a  run 

And  swim  they  had  ere  sport  was  done. 

And  they  retired  from  beach  and  lawn 

And  roadway  at  the  flush  of  dawn. 


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l-'i 


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THE    BROWNIES 

IN   FLORIDA. 

Third  Tour. 

v|/  ciniiiini?  Brownies  ventilate 

Their  views  about  a  town  or  State, 
Ere  tliey  liave  settliMl  on  a  place 
Where  next  they  nuist  direct  theu'  race, 
All  must  be  willing  and  a*jfree(l 
Through  every  trial  to  proceed, 
And  count  the  joys  before  them  set 
•    A  recompense  for  dangers  met. 
But  happily  the  Bi'ownie  band 
Was  under  some  nuld  system  jdannecl, 
With  hearts  and  hopes  and  aims  the  same. 

One  has  small  reason  to  declaim 

Or  speechify  to  bring  about 

Sweet  harmony  ere  they  set  out. 

Oh,  many  a  year  and  trying  ago 

May  pass  away  ere  on  the  stage 

Another  band  like  them  will  rise 

To  please,  to  puzzle,  and  suri)rise. 

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THE  BROWTJIES  IN   FLORIDA. 

Those  knowinj?  best  the  Brownies  free, 
Know  bi'st  where  tiiey  nvo  sure  to  he 
Wlieii  to  his  IhmI  t]w  siiikinjjj  sim 
Is  liastciiinjij  from  his  (hilly  I'un. 


Not  111  the  busy  marts  of  men, 
Where  people  drive  tlu>  erusty  i)eii, 
Or  every  nerve  within  them  sti'Jiiu 
In  the  o'ermustering  thirst  foi'  gain; 
But  in  the  su])iirbs  of  the  town, 
From  dark  v(HH\sses  peeping  down 
Upon  the  people  homeward  l)ound 
To  pass  the  night  in  slumber  sound — 
'T  is  there  the  Brownies  wait  the  hour 
When  they  can  show  their  mystie  power. 


'_'!» 


^^mOT' 


THE  BROWNIES  IN  FLORIDA. 

They  met  one  evening,  by  their  plan, 
And  all  their  conversation  ran 
On  lovely  scenes  in  flood  and  field 
That  Southern  countries  often  yield. 
Said  one:  '"T  is  called  the  'Land  of  Flowers.' 
There  people  doze  through  sunny  hours, 
And  all  the  path  they  care  to  tread 
Is  from  their  table  to  their  bed." 
Another  cried:  "I  wonder  where 
You  learned  about  the  people  there. 
From  ignorance  your  words  nmst  rise, 
And  you  should  here  apologize. 

They  're  not  so  prone  to  eat  or  doze 
As  creatures  like  yourself  suppose. 
But  have  an  eye  that  's  quick  to  light 
With  fire  at  insult,  wrong,  or  slight, 
And  systems  that  can  stand  the  strain 
Of  sleepless  march,  or  long  campaign; 
[^  While  at  their  board  the  friend  or  guest 
Will  fare  at  all  times  on  the  best." 
Another  said:  "It  matters  not. 
Whate'er  their  nature,  cool  or  hot. 
We  '11  leave  awhile  the  range  of  snow, 
And  down  to  Dixie's  land  we  '11  go. 
We  care  not  what  their  tables  yield. 
So  long  as  we  have  room  afield; 
We  're  not  beholden  to  mankind 
For  food  or  raiment,  as  they  '11  find. 
Tlie  Brownies  will  not  lack  a  bite 
If  they  feel  stings  of  appetite, 

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THE  BROWNIES  IN  FLORIDA. 


Nor  lack  a  muslin 

thread  or  two 
To  fashion  out 

a  garment  new; 
But  manage  in  some 

way  to  chml) 
And  keej)  abreast 

with  tide  or  time." 
At  length  another 

reason  rose 
That  brought  the 

matter  to  a  close. 
Says  one:  "No 

patriot  should      ^ 


The  clime 
that  gave 
a  Washington 
Wlio  for  this  nation 

of  our  own 
Laid  such  a  good  f<)undation-st(me, 

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THE   BROWNIES  IN   FLORIDA. 

That  last  of  all  't  will  roll  away 

When  worlds  shall  crumble  in  decay — 

And  Jackson,  who  from  cotton-bales 

Made  his  opponent  spread  his  sails, 

And  to  some  safer  quarter  tack  — 

Besides  'Old  Eousfh  and  Keady'  Zach, 

Who  nearly  fifty  years  ago 

Made  stining  times  in  Mexico." 

These  words,  that  touched  each  Brownie's 

heai*t. 
Soon  brought  about  an  early  start. 
For  Florida  the  band  set  out 
With  nimble  feet  and  courage  stout. 
And  skirted  many  a  cape  and  bay 
And  headland,  on  their  Southern  way. 


|!,i 


They  \-isited  St.  Augustine, 

To  feast  their  eyes  on  many  a  scene 


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THE   BROWNIES  IN   FLORIDA. 


Tliat  left  impressions 

on  the  mind 
Of  the  obsei*vin^ 

Brownie  kind. 
Old  forts  that  once 

were  bullet-proof, 
And  kept  the  howHng 

foe  aloof, 
When  it  was  much 

to  have  a  sate 


8»  f«ir  ttiough  of 

V»u  may  finU  gold 
by  losi>)j2  drost, 


Between  one  and 
a  feathered  pate, 
Were  talked  about,  and  stories  told 
Of  wars,  until  the  theme  gi-ew  old. 
It  gave  them  sport  to  run  around 
And  climb  the  trees  that  there  they  foinid. 
And  swing  on  vines  that  stretched  between 
The  mossy  trunks  like  hannnocks  green. 
Sometimes  a  dozen  in  a  row 
Would  thus  be  swaying  to  and  fro, 
Until  a  break  the  sw^ing  would  end. 
And  to  the  ground  they  'd  all  descend. 


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THE  BROWNIES  IN  FLORIDA. 

But  what  care  Brownies  for  a  fall? 

To  reach  another  vine  they  'd  crawl, 

And  soon  be  sweeping  through  the  air 

Uj)on  some  breakneck,  frail  affair. 

Oh,  happy  Brownies,  who  can  spring 

From  trouble  as  with  golden  wing. 

And  from  their  minds  forever  cast 

All  thoughts  of  pain  or  trials  passed! 

Where  shall  a  mortal  turn  his  face 
To  bring  in  view  another  race 
So  full  of  hope,  by  nothing  bowed. 
And  with  good  nature  so  endo^ved? 
Next  up  the  St.  John's  River  wide. 
Of  Ponce  de  Leon's  State  the  pride. 
The  daring  Brownies  took  their  course 
To  trace  it  fully  to  its  source. 

At  times  they  paused,  and  well  they  might. 

As  some  bright  landscape  came  in  sight. 

That  could  not  but  awake      irprise 

In  all  who  have  admiring  eyes. 

Said  one :   "  We  Brownies,  as  you  see. 

Are  gifted  in  a  high  degi'ee. 

For  Natui'e  never  knew  a  band 

Or  race,  or  tribe,  in  any  land. 

From  Sitka  Sound  to  Singai)ore, 

That  could  appreciate  her  more. 

A  scene  that  dull  and  dark  might  fall 

On  some,  perhaps,  who  coldly  crawl 

Along  through  life  without  a  thrill, 

With  rapture  will  a  Brownie  fill. 

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THE  BROWNIES  IN  FLOKLDA. 


I 


\ 


Eacli  stream  and  grove 

attracts  the  eye, 
Tlie  flowering  vales 

and  sunny  sky. 
And  not  alone  of 

these  we  speak: 
We  note  the  charm 

of  beauty's  cheek, 
We  mark  the  eyes 

that  have  the  art 
To  soon  enslave  the 

fluttering  heart  — 
And  smile  to  which 

the  memory 
chngs  Q 

Through  every 

change  that 
fortune  brings." 
No  cakes  of  ice  nor  snow-drifts  came 
To  send  a  chill  through  every  frame, 
And  make  them  wish  in  language  strong 
That  they  had  brought  their  furs  along. 
But  flowers  bright,  of  every  hue 
To  painters  known,  around  them  grew. 

Those  who  preferred  the  crimson  flower 

Were  happy  souls  in  such  an  hour; 

Those  who  the  red  or  white  desired. 

Found  plenty  there  to  be  admired; 

Those  who  the  pink  or  yellow  praised, 

At  their  good  fortune  were  amazed. 

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THE  BROWNIES  IN   FLORIDA. 


Not  one  of  all 

the  Brownies  there 
But  had  ere  long  a  nosegay  rare, 
That  on  the  street  or  in  the  hall 
Would  soon  bring  envious  sighs  from  all. 

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THE  BROWNIES  IN  FLORIDA. 


lis  Hot  the  noisiest 
tnik  H;at  telU. 

Ttjt  lunatic  flje 
Joude»t  yei/3. 


At  times  with  kind  and  careful  hand 

They  crowned  some  members  of  the  band 

With  wreaths  of  flowers  nicely  made, 

With  due  respect  to  proper  sliado. 

No  milliners,  skilled  in  the  art 

Of  matching  colors,  could  impart 

More  taste  or  judgment  to  the  crest, 

To  show  one's  beauty  at  its  best. 

One  well  might  wonder  in  what  way 

They  gained  the  knowledge  they  display: 

Some  think  by  peeping  from  the  shade 

At  those  who  in  such  notions  trade. 

Or  else  by  watchitig  well  their  chance 

To  take  at  passing  folk  a  glance. 

And  noting  all  things  new  and  strange. 

That  come  to  light  as  fashions  change. 

But,  ah,  their  mystic  power  so  gi'eat 

Was  gi'anted  at  an  earlier  date. 

'T  is  not  by  keeping  sharp  lookout 

Upon  the  ways  of  those  about 

The  Brownies  have  the  ai-t  acquired 

So  much  in  use,  and  much  admired: 

But  through  a  natural  gift  that  stands 

Them  in  good  stead  on  all  demands. 

The  tender  touch,  the  judgment  rare, 

The  skilful  stroke,  beyond  compare. 

They  carried  with  them  when  they  came 

Attention  from  the  world  to  claim. 

No  wonder  then  some  pride  we  find. 

An  mdependence  of  mankind, 
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THE  BROWNIES  IN  FLORIDA. 


Be  on  your  guard 
from  tiny  to  day; 
W^en  l«nst  cxpecttd 
comes  r/je  fray. 


In  eveiy  Browiiio  of  the  ))an(l, 
Wherever  found  throujijhout  the  land. 
Some  Brownies  luive  an  eye  that  'h  brij,dit 
To  (luiekly  note  a  pleasing  sight, 
And  love  to  linger  in  a  place 
Where  Nature  shows  her  sweetest  face, 
Where  httle  danger  may  l)e  met, 
And  tools  an<l  arms  aside  are  set; 

While  other  spu-its,  wild  and  strange, 
Would  rather  clindj  some  mountain-range. 
The  thought  that  they  in  such  an  hour 
CivU  far  outdo  man's  boasted  power 
Gives  pleasure  to  the  Brown  i(^s  smart, 
And  fills  with  pride  each  daring  heart. 
Along  the  slippery  crag  they  move, 
As  if  their  native  skill  to  prove; 
With  goats  for  dangerous  points  compete. 
And  out  of  man  take  all  ccmceit. 
Where  in  each  step  a  danger  lies. 
And  each  his  skill  must  exercise. 
But  in  these  groves  and  gardens  bright 
All  w^ere  content  to  spend  the  night; 
In  fact,  too  swift  time  seemed  to  go 
While  they  were  wandering  to  and  fro — 
Now  where,  all  trained  to  climb  or  grow. 
The  plants  were  making  greatest  show. 
Or  where,  to  beautify  the  sward. 
They  flourished  of  their  own  accord. 
Thick  over  walls  the  flowers  hung. 
Through  fences  peeped,  to  hedges  clung. 


THE   IJUOWNIKH   IN   ILOUIDA. 


And  rising'  from  tlu^  viiuvh  hi^li, 
Attnicted  every  piiHsinjjf  (;ye ; 
While  birds  of  i)hnna.i;e  brijjfht  and  ^iiy 
Were  restinj^  from  their  ])usy  day 
In  rows  upon  the  branches  ^i-een, 
And  addinj^  beauty  to  the  scene. 
Haid  one:   "No  more  I  want  to  hear 
AlKHit  tlie  valley  of  Cashmere, 
Or  any  Persian  product  fine 
That  blossoms  in  the  poet's  line. 
No  j?arden  of  a  tnrbaned  Turk, 
With  harem  walls,  or  latticework, 

All  hemmed  around  with  greatest  care, 

Can  with  this  lovely  scene  compare. 

If  sweeter  flowers  bloom  than  these 

That  here  I  've  taken  from  the  bees. 

They  '11  flourish  not  through  man's  device. 

But  gi'ow  in  vales  of  Paradise. 

Another  said :    "  Much  has  been  told 

About  the  gardens  built  of  old 

To  hang  between  the  earth  and  skies. 

And  cause  much  wonder  and  surprise 

From  kings  or  tribes  of  people  there 

Who  to  that  city  chanced  to  fare. 

But  at  a  great  expense,  no  doubt, 

These  wondrous  things  were  fashioned  out, 

And  heavy  taxes  for  the  plan 

Through  many  generations  ran; 

While  but  a  king,  or  some  such  lord. 

Could  the  delightful  scene  afford; 

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THE   BKOWNIKH  IN   FLUKIBA. 


And  ^urdciiM  blooming 

bright  un<l  high 
WtM'e  «yo-Nor(>H  to 
tho  puHHt'i'H-by. 
But  in  this  country 

of  our  own, 
Where  no  8uch  selfish 
work  is  known, 
Where  kings  eannot  build  thrones  of  state, 
Nor  proeUunutions  promulgute, 
Nor  with  u  tux  oppreijs  tho  land 
To  build  a  tomb  or  statue  grand, 
Nor  boldly  rifle  sacred  domes 
And  altars  to  enrich  their  homes, 
'T  is  pleasant  to  see  flowers  rare 
That  flourish  ^vith  so  little  care, 
And  in  this  soil,  so  richly  spread. 
Find  through  the  year  a  fitting  bed. 
How  blessed  are  those  who  on  life's  stage 
Have  stumbled  in  the  present  age, 
And  opened  first  their  wondering  eyes 
Beneath  the  Union's  arching  skies. 
Where  Freedom  reigns, 

and  all  mankind 
Can  lift  their  voice  and 

speak  their  mind. 
And  taste  of  all 

the  gifts  that  flow 
From  Nature's  hand, 

both  high  and  low!" 

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THE   imOWNIRH   IN   FI.OIirDA. 


Thus  freely  chatting',  as  they  strayed, 
The  Brownies  tarried  wliile  the  shade 
Of  ni^'lit  HMJudned  to  be  a  screen 
Till  piirpU^  streaks  of  morn  were  seen. 
They  plaited  leaves  and  Inuij,'  them  i-onnd 
The  oldest  trees  upon  th(^  p-ound, 
In  honor  of  the  truid<s  so  strong 
That  stood  and  braved  the  winds  so  long. 
No  bees,  housed  up  from  wintry  air 
Away  from  all  that  \s  bright  and  fair. 
Do  more  enjoy  the  ])almy  spring' 
That  gives  them  leave  their  way  to  wing 
Through  gardens  marked  with  many  a  bed, 
And  fields  all  yellow,  blue,  and  red. 
Than  did  the  Brownies  through  that  night 
Enjoy  each  scene  that  came  in  sight. 
Said  one,  as  they  all  turned  away 
Before  the  brightening  morning  ray: 
"If  Noi-them  people  only  knew 
What  generous  Nature  here  can  do 
To  charm  the  eye,  to  glad  the  heart. 
And  strength  to  every  sense  impart, 
There  'd  be  less  crowding  to  the  ships 
To  take  long  transatlantic  trips. 

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THE  BllOWNIES  IN  FLORIDA. 

But  as  when  birds  of  passage  see 
The  signs  of  winter  on  the  tree, 
And  feel  that  soon  the  frosty  au' 
Will  creep  between  their  feathers  spare, 
They  haste  to  lay  their  plans  betinie 
To  journey  to  a  milder  clime. 
So  people  to  the  South  would  hie 
To  rc.it  beneath  its  sunny  sky." 
The  State  is  full  of  wonders  strange 
Tliat  tempted  Brownies  still  to  range. 
Tlu'ough  dismal  swamp  and  everglade 
Without  a  guide  they  onward  strayed; 
In  xdaces  where  no  mortal  cares 
To  set  his  foot,  ji  Brownie  dares 
To  travel  freely  in  delight, 
And  study  Nature's  face  aright. 


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THE    BROWNIES    TN 

MASSACHUSETTS. 

Fourth  Tour. 

keeping?  with  the  wislies  Btrong 
The  Brownie  band  had  cherished  lonjr, 
As  shades  of  evening?  closed  around, 
In  haste  they  sought  their  meeting-gi-ound. 
No  sooner  had  the  roll  been  called, 
And  "here"  or  "present"  each  one  bawled, 
Than  one  remarked:  "'T  is  well  indeed 
That  all  are  here  now  to  proceed, 
Without  delay,  to  carry  through 
The  plan  we  long  have  had  in  \dew. 

The  old  'Bay  State'  is  worthy  ground 

For  us  to  visit  in  our  round 

Of  pleasure,  traveling  here  and  there 

In  search  of  what  is  strange  or  fjur." 

To  Boston  then  the  Brownies  made 

Their  way,  and  soon  a  visit  paid 

To  Bunker  Hill,  where  one  addressed 

His  comrades  when  they  reached  the  crest: 

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THE  BROWNIES  IN  MASSACHUSETTS. 


I 


"This  granite  monument 

so  high 
That  here  is  pointing  to 

the  sky, 
And  draws  the  traveler's  eye 

long  ere 
He  comes  within  the 

city  fair, 
Soon  calls  to  mind  the  clash 

and  din 
That  bright  June  morning 

ushered  in, 
When  up  the  steep  and 

slippery  slope 


With  leveled  steel  came  Britain's  hope 
In  even  hues,  with  even  tread, 
And  crimson  banners  overhead." 
Anotlier  said:  '"T  is  true,  indeed, 
As  one  may  on  the  tablet  read, 

44 


THE  BROWNIES  IN  MASSACHUSETTS. 


This  is  the  spot  where 

Warren  fell 
Upon  that  day  when  rang 

the  bell 
Of  Freedom  tnrough  the 

startled  land, 
To  call  to  anns  each 

valiant  band; 
Here  bravely  up  the 

grassy  steep 
The  British  came,  in 

columns  deep, 
To  backward  roll  from 

volleys  hot 
Of  bullets,  slugs,  and 

partridge-shot. 
Or  whatsoever  men 

could  pour 
Or  ram  into  the 

smoking  bore." 
Soon  round  and  round  the  winding  stair 
They  ran  to  climb  the  tall  affair, 

To  reach  the  topmost  windows  small, 
And  gain  a  bird's-eye  view  of  all. 
How  vain  are  all  the  arts  of  man. 
However  well  he  lays  his  plan. 
To  keep  out  creatures  of  the  night 
And  have  the  sole,  exclusive  right 
To  shove  a  bolt  or  turn  a  key 
That  to  the  public  is  not  free! 

46 


THE   BROWNIi^H   IN  MASSACHUSETTS. 


I  A 


fl! 


,« 


,£i/kXifijt^^^.A^^^CJ\ •        This  fact  is  strikinj^  when  we  note 

How  easily  the  Brownies  float 
Through  ohstacles  that  are,  at  hest, 
)f^^''   To  tlieni  but  subjects  for  a  jest. 

If  mortals  had  the  power  that  they 
Ul>on  their  nightly  rounds  display, 
—  Tilt  locksmith  might  take  down  his  sign, 

The  janitor  his  place  resign. 
The  watchman  sleep  the  hours  away 
And  kt  intmders  ha  <    full  sway; 

But  only  Brownies  have  the  skill 

Or  gift  to  go  thus  where  they  will. 

An  liour  or  more  their  eyes  were  bent 

On  scenes  around  the  moninnent. 

It  was,  indeed,  a  pleasing  ^iglit : 

The  city  iu  a  blaze;  of  light. 

With  streets  and  squares  and  pleasure-grounds 

Marked  out  witli  lamps  to  fai-thest  bounds. 

They  hurried  round  from  place  to  place 

With  nimble  feet  and  beaming  face; 

Now  tln'ough  the  Pul)lic  Gardens  strayed, 

Then  on  the  Boston  Connnon  played, 

Until  a  striking  clock  would  prove 

The  time  had  come  for  them  to  move. 

Upon  the  old  church  spire  they  gazed 

Where  long  ago  the  signal  blazed 

That  gave  the  hint  to  Paul  Revere 

To  mount  his  steed  and  disappear 

Into  the  darkness,  far  awav 
His  hasty  tidings  to  convey. 

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\ 


THE   BROWNIES   IN   MASSACHUSETTS. 

Not  satisfied  to  simply  stare 
Upon  the  chureli  from  street  or  square, 
The  Brownies  to  the  helfry  went 
To  look  around ;  then,  well  content. 


^ 

^ 


' 


([HUniKiiirHllW 

!l|i!Ull|i|1|llh!lli!Ki| I'lii' 

|||(i|ii'|tllli'iilHllli'i|«">l1H'' 


They  started  off  to  make  a  call 

On  old  time-honored  Faneuil  Hall. 

It  gave  them  great  delight  to  range 

In  freedom  through  the  building  strange. 

They  stood  around  and  "speechified" 

Prom  balconies  on  either  side, 

And  talked  about  the  times  when  there 

The  angiy  people  did  rei)air, 

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THE  BROWNIES  IN  MASSACHUSETTS. 


Till  every  nook  and  foot  of  space 
Was  crowded  with  the  populace. 
To  Cambridge,  with  inquiring  mind, 
The  Brownies  traveled  next,  to  find 
The  ancient  elm  beneath  whose  shade 
Stood  Washington  to  draw  his  blade. 


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THE  BROWNIES  IN  MASSACHUSETTS. 

With  solemn  vows  to  tuko  coniiiumd 
Of  his  bold,  patriotic  band. 
They  tarried  there  to  climb  about 
And  study  old  inscriptions  out, 
And  then  away  to  Plymouth  Rock 
The  Brownies  ran,  a  lively  flock; 
For  lightly  does  the  Brownie  go, 
And  skims  the  meadow  like  a  crow, 
When  there  is  need  of  extra  haste. 
Or  few  the  minutes  he  can  waste. 
When  that  historic  spot  was  found. 
In  groups  the  Brownies  stood  around 
To  talk  about  the  daring  few 
Whose  spirit  nothing  could  subdue. 

They  entered  boats, 
and,  pulling  out 

Some  space  from  shore, 
they  turned  about 


Houiouet*  dark  t);«  t;igl;t 
may  be, 

Brou)>]ies  aee. 


i 


And  made  a  rush,  to  show  the  way 
The  Pilgrims  acted  on  that  day 


49 


THE  BROWNIES   TN   MASSACHUSETTS. 


A  cluuci  cat\  \}iel9 
fl(»  brifllitest  srnr«. 

So  flHIublf  ufl  OIKS 

pirasurfbars. 


When  it  was  counted  much  to  be 

The  first  to  phice  a  foot  or  knee 

Upon  the  rough,  tliough  welcome  beach, 

So  far  from  persecution's  reach. 

Some  jumped  wliile  water  still  was  deep, 

And  down  they  went  to  take  a  peep 

At  submarine  attractions  spread 

Where  clams  and  lobsters  make  a  bed ; 

But,  rising,  found  a  friendly  hand 

Prepared  to  drag  them  to  the  land; 

For  Brownies  note  each  other's  woe, 
And  quickly  to  the  rescue  go — 
Through  flood  or  fire  they  '11  dash  amain, 
Nor  let  companions  call  in  vain. 
They  don't  look  round  to  see  who  '11  fling 
His  coat  aside,  the  fii'st  to  spring 
Without  a  thought  but  one — to  save 
A  fellow-creature  from  the  grave: 
They  go  themselves.     Thus  oft  you  '11  find 
A  dozen  with  a  single  mind — 
Each  striving  to  be  first  to  lend 
Assistance  to  a  suffering  fiiend. 

Said  one,  when  he  had  gained  the  ear 

Of  dripping  comrades  standing  near: 

"No  wonder  that  the  Pilgrims  drew 

A  lengthy  breath  when  they  got  through 

The  jumping  in  and  crawling  out 

That  marked  their  landing  hereabout; 

And  much  the  Indians  must  have  been 

Surprised  to  see  those  stalwart  men 

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THE  BROWNIES  IN  MASSACHUSETTS. 

So  eager  to  find  footing  here 
Upon  the  Western  Hemisphere." 


The  Brownies  now  to  Lowell  sped, 
And  then  away  to  Marblehead; 
On  Balem  next  their  eyes  were  thrown - 
That  has  a  history  of  its  own. 
And  then  to  old  Nantucket  strand 
With  eager  glances  i.ioved  the  band, 
Where  they  could  gain  no  stinted  view 
Of  ocean  rolling  deep  and  blue. 


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THE    BROWNIES    IN 

NEW    JERSEY. 

Fifth  Tour. 


tlioiightfiilness  when  Brownies  i)lanned 
To  visit  States  both  rich  and  gi-and, 
In  hopes  to  find  where'er  they  'd  call 
Prosperity  was  blessing  all, 
New  Jersey,  as  we  gladly  find, 
Was  treasured  in  the  Brownies'  mind; 
And  to  the  thriving  State  at  last 
The  nimble-footed  rovers  passed. 
No  census-taker  better  knows 
How  fast  a  population  gi'ows. 
How  often  marriage-knots  are  tied, 
Or  babes  increase  the  parents'  pride. 


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THE  BliOWNlEH  IN  NEW  JKltHEY. 


*^-^<.-<^2^ 


Tlmn  do  tho  cuniiiiifjr  Brownios  hrij^ht, 
Wlio  still  must  keep  from  Immuii  sight 
Or  no  assessor  passing  tlirougli 
"  Tho  country  wido  tlio  farms  to  view, 
And  fix  the  value  and  the  size 
Of  taxes  that  do  men  suiiirise, 
Can  l)etter  tell  how  values  fall, 
Or  rise,  than  can  tlu^  Brownies  small. 
•  They  traveled  many  miles  around. 
And  much  to  praise  they  (juickly  found. 
When  Trenton  came  at  length  in  sight, 
The  Brownies  paused,  as  well  they  might. 
To  there  review  like  Brownie  kind 
The  battle  that  it  called  to  mind. 
Said  one,  as  he  the  field  surveyed: 

"  'T  was  here  upon  this  spot,  arrayed 
In  line  of  battle,  bright  and  red, 
With  banners  streaming  overhead. 
The  Hessian  troops  were  forced  to  reel 
By  Continental  lead  and  steel; 
For  under  him  who  well  could  lead 
Were  men  prepared  for  every  deed 
That  seemed  the  noble  cause  to  aid 
For  which  they  buckled  on  the  blade, 
And  left  their  plows  in  furrows  fast, 
To  rally  at  tlie  bugle-blast." 
Then  up  to  Princeton,  ere  the  rise 
Of  sun,  where  once  again  surprise 
Brought  swift  disaster  to  the  foe. 
The  Brownies  all  resolved  to  go. 


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I 


III 


Tm;  imowNiKs  in  new  jeiwey. 

Tlio  (listunw  that  tlu»  soldiers  In-avo 
Had  marched  that  iiif^lit,  to  <li^'  a  grave 
For  many  of  the  foreign  liost, 
Was  crossed  in  half  an  hour  at  most; 
For  <(uick  the  Brownies  skip  the  mead 
When  they  liave  reason  to  procuH'd 
With  all  the  mystic  arts  they  own, 
And  hours  of  night  are  nearly  flown. 


y^J^ 


To  Morristown,  an  honored  name 
Through  Revolutionaiy  fame, 
The  Brownies  traveled,  hiding  still 
When  morning  sunlight  kissed  the  hill; 
Then  creeping  out  to  take  their  wny 
When  fell  the  evening  shadows  gi'ay, 
The  Boonton  Mountain  felt  their  tread 
As  o'er  the  wooded  heights  they  sped. 
At  Newark  next  they  marked  with  pride 
Tlie  business  plants  on  every  side  — 


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THK    ItUONVNIKS    IN    M'AV   JIlltHKY. 


Saw  vvlu'n^  tlu^  factory  and  the  mill 
Did  many  homes  witli  cojiit'oit  fill. 
At  llackcnsack  they  spoilt  a  iiij^ht; 
Snakes  Hill  tlioy  left  upon  their  ri. 
As  down  the  sttM'p  Weidiawkcn  si 
Th(\y  ran,  to  spend  an  lionr  or  m 
In  vi<'winj(  that  historic  }xi'<>inid 
That  still  upon  the  hank  is  found 
Said  one:  "Here  Hamilton,  indeet 
Met  Burr  at  inorii,  as  was 


.^S^i-^-" 


.^ 


vs* 


bs--^ 


And  fell  in  that  sad,  useless  strife 
That  closed  his  hright  ami  usefullife." 


"^^ 


THE   BUOWNIES   IN   NEW   .JERSEY. 


u 


Now  coursing  round,  good  time  they  made 

To  Jersey  City,  and  displayed, 

As  oft  tliey  do,  their  greatest  care 

To  note  improvements  everywhere. 

When  all  the  sights  within  the  town 

Were  visited  and  noted  down, 

The  jovial  hand  soon  took  a  race 

To  other  points  around  tlu^  place. 

With  thoughts  of  pleasure  passing  through 

Their  activ^e  minds,  the  Brownies  drew 

Together  on  a  rising  grcmnd, 

As  evening  shades  were  closing  round. 

The  bat,  the  beetle,  and  the  fly 

Whose  evening  lantern  charms  the  eye, 

Come  not  more  prompt  at  Hecate's  call 

Than  Brownies  when  tlie  shadows  fall. 

Said  one:    "Ofttimes  at  close  of  day 
I  Ve  watched  the  hght  in  yonder  bay 
Proceeding  from  the  statue  high 
That  looms  so  dark  against  the  sky. 
And  thought  upon  the  joy  in  store 
For  us,  could  we  but  venture  o'er 
The  waves  that  lift  their  snowy  crests 
Around  the  isle  whereon  it  rests. 
Although  not  set  on  Jersey  ground 
O'er  which  we  have  been  rambling  round. 
The  Jersey  shore  will  here  bestow 
A  stai'ting-point  from  which  to  go, 
And  to  the  State  we  '11  give  our  thanks 
For  having  such  convenient  banks, 

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Cnreful  treac^  on 
enrti)  belou). 

Pftfl/B  flboue  no 
pitfalls  kuoui. 


) 


THE  BROWNIER  IN   NEW   JERSEY. 


I 


i      t 


Or  slioivs,  that  I'cach  into  tlio  l)ay, 
To  lu'l])  lis  ill  oiiv  bold  essay." 
Aiiotlu'i"  said:    "When  Brownies  fail 
In  auijjlit  they  undertake,  bewail 
The  lost  condition  of  the  race  — 
Till  then  let  fear  to  uervo  give  jdaee. 

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1  i   I- 


i 


It  doean  t  lie  ii|  pe>f 

find  ink  ,      J 

So  ntuci)  a*  i>)  n  ijeaa 

to  tl^in  \\. 


THE  BROWNIES  IN  NEW  JERSEY. 

This  ovo,  when  dew  bedecks  the  wold, 

And  in  the  sky  the  hunter  old 

Has  buckled  on  his  belt  of  fire, 

We  '11  take  ourselves  that  island  nigher, 

To  see  the  statue  that  does  stand 

With  blazing  torch  in  lifted  hand 

As  Liberty  to  hght  the  way 

For  all  the  world  to  reach  the  bay. 

There  in  due  time  we  '11  soon  disclose 

The  liberty  a  Brownie  knows, 

And  I  for  one  will  feel  unblessed 

Until  upon  her  crown  I  rest, 

A  proud  and  sweeping  glance  to  throw 

Upon  the  shipping  moored  below." 


Few  minutes  passed  before  the  band 

Was  out  upon  the  cape  of  land 

That  nearest  to  the  island  lay. 

Collecting  in  their  hvely  way 

Such  things  as  best  would  In-ar  them  through 

Tlie  water  to  the  point  in  view. 

Inventors  at  their  task  grown  gray 

Oft  leave  their  toil  and  pass  away, 

Nor  can  they  the  solutions  claim 

That  might  have  brought  them  wealtli  or 

fame; 
But  Brownies,  when  it  is  their  lot 
To  study  out  a  scheme  or  plot, 
All  problems  soon  side-track  or  shunt, 
'vnd  biing  perfection  to  the  front. 

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f 


THE   BROWNIES  IN   NEW  JEESEY. 


A  thing  which  through  the  air  will  sail, 
Or  plow  the  waters  like  a  whale, 
Is  not  beyond  their  mystic  might 
Or  wondrous  breadth  of  genius  bright. 
Whatever  man,  however  blessed 
With  special  gifts  above  the  rest. 
Can  conjure  up  to  serve  his  end, 
To  spread  his  fame,  or  purse  extend. 
He  '11  find  the  band  not  at  his  heels, 
Nor  studying  his  springs  and  wheels, 
Nor  planning  to  infringe  his  right. 
But  in  advance  clean  out  of  sight. 
But  little  serves  to  make  a  boat 
On  which  the  Brownies  well  can  float. 
At  times  no  better  craft  they  ask 
Than  just  a  coop,  or  empty  cask ; 
And  thus  they  '11  travel,  free  from  care. 
Without  a  wish  to  better  fare. 
'T  is  not  in  yachts,  nor  coaches  great, 
Nor  cushions  soft,  nor  chairs  of  state. 
To  bring  content,  or  bliss  control — 
'T  is  in  the  nature  of  the  soul; 
And  often  those  who  smile  the  most 
Are  those  who  have  no  beef  to  roast. 
And  so  the  Brownies,  well  content 
With  what  the  fates  that  evening  lent, 
Set  out  from  shore,  with  joke  and  smile. 
To  work  their  passage  to  the  isle. 
The  bay,  that  night  they  tempted  fish, 
Was  not  as  calm  as  one  might  wish; 


50 


THE   BltOWNIES  IN   NEW  JERSEY. 


|: 


^ 


L'. 


1^^ 


The  gales  that  swept  the  sea  of  late 
Had  left  it  in  a  ruffled  state. 
Now  heaving  there  and  sinking  here, 
And  flinging  spray  across  the  pier, 


60 


THE  BROWNIES  IN  NEW  JERSEY. 


It  seemed  averse  to  ways  serene, 
And  anxious  to  do  something  mean. 
So  when  the  Brownies  ventured  out 
Upon  their  traps  to  toss  about, 
A  titter  seemed  at  times  to  mn 
From  wave  to  wave  until  it  won 
More  strength  and  reached  a  howl  at  last 
That  went  out  seaward  with  the  blast. 

A  Uttle  giggle  passing  through 

The  cherry  hps  of  such  as  you, 

Is  sweetest  music  to  the  ear; 

But  laughs  like  those  we  mention  here 

Oft  hint  of  travels  submarine, 
,.0f  seaweed  beds  and  anguish  keen. 

They  reached,  ere  long,  as  best  they  could. 

The  island  where  the  statue  stood. 
With  upturned  face  they  gathered  all 
To  gaze  upon  the  figure  tall, 
That  as  a  work  of  friendship  still 
Between  two  great  Republics  will 
Look  out  upon  the  restless  sea 
Till  monarchies  shall  cease  to  be. 
Not  long  the  Brownies  stay  below 
When  there  's  a  chance  to  upward  go; 
Not  long  an  outward  look  will  do. 
If  there  's  a  way  to  travel  through ; 
And  soon  the  band  of  which  we  sing 
Were  W3nding  upward  in  a  string. 
The  many  steps  the  stair  contained 
Were  left  behind  as  on  they  strained, 

01 


f" 


THE  BROWNIES  IN   NEW  JERSEY. 


Without  a  halt,  save  one  alone 

Upon  the  pedestal  of  stone, 

Where  they  with  wondering  eyes  looked  out 

Across  the  waves,  then  turned  about 

And,  hid  beneath  the  garment's  fold, 

Still  upward  climbed  the  Brownies  bold, 

And  showed  the  greatest  discontent 

Till  to  the  highest  point  they  went. 

Tliey  criticized  her  Grecian  nose. 

Her  curling  lip  and  graceful  pose. 

Her  eyes  that  looked  so  calm  and  kind. 

Her  hair  rolled  in  a  knot  behind; 

And  then  the  Brownies  all  agreed 

She  rightly  represents  indeed. 

As  any  practised  eye  could  tell. 

That  Liberty  all  love  so  well. 

They  ventured  up  and  sat  astride 

Of  finger-tips,  and  stood  with  pride 

Upon  the  ornamented  head 

And  torch  that  light  around  them  spread. 

A  mortal,  howsoever  free 

From  dizziness  he  claims  to  be. 

Will  hardly  tempt  fate  in  the  way 

The  Brownies  do  at  work  or  play; 

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THE  BROWNIES  IN  NEW  JERSEY. 

But  not  without  alarms  they  go 
Thus  daring  fortune,  well  we  know. 
Sometimes  they  slipped 

in  spite  of  care, 
And  life  seemed  hanging  by  a  luiir. 
Then  hearts  sank  low  in  every  breast 
When  valued  friends 

were  sore  distressed; 
But  ready  hands  were  ever  near 
To  lift  them  from  the  place  of  fear. 
Not  long  in  danger  Brownies  lie 
While  close  at  hand  are  comrades  spry. 
Each  nerve  is  strained,  each  method  tried, 
That  swift  relief  may  be  supplied. 
What  Brownies  did  not  understand 
About  that  statue,  great  and  gi-and. 
Before  they  left  for  haunts  remote, 
Was  hardly  worthy  special  note. 
The  stars  on  high  had  banked  their  fires, 
The  dawn  had  tiftged  the  city's  spires, 
The  goddess  stood  in  fuller  grace. 
The  flush  of  mom  upon  her  face, 
Ere  Brownies  reached         i         the  Jersey  shore. 
And  found  their  hiding-   /^        place  once  more. 


'  "^^  itS 


03 


..^'lilwll*"'"*"'^**^/'  "jr^J*-^.,. 


TIJE    BROWNIES    TN 

GXJNNECTICUT. 


Sixth  Tour. 

Browiiies  bold,  in  spirits  fine, 
One  evening  crossed  the  boundary  line, 
And  that  old  State  with  pleasure  hailed 
Wherein  the  Blue  Laws  once  prevailed, 
That  made  the  people  toe  the  mark 
On  Sabbath  days,  and  after  dark. 
And  mind  with  care  their  P's  and  Q's, 
And  not  try  napping  in  their  pews, 
Said  one:   "This  State  is  not  the  last 
To  name  when  we  review  the  past. 
Or  call  to  mind  the  stiaiggles  gi-eat 
Of  those  who  tried  to  found  the  State. 
The  banks  of  that  long  river  there, 
That  's  winding  down  the  vallej  fair, 
Were  covered  o'er  with  heavy  wood 
Wherein  the  pointed  wigwam  stood; 
While  oft  upon  some  jutting  height 
Was  seen  the  Red  Men's  signal-light." 

04 


Small  de^cla  may  tixm 
n>r  scale  &t  Inat 

A>jel  count  for  more  t1^a»i 
tfeaaures  uaat  • 


THE  BROWNIES   IN   CONNECTICUT. 

Another  answered  liim  the  while: 

"'T  is  true,  you  '11  hardly  tread  a  mile 

Along  the  river,  up  or  down, 

Through  verdant  vales  or  thriving  town. 

And  not  encounter  on  your  w    7 

Some  spot  that  's  marked  a  o>  vage  fray, 

When,  in  the  deadly  ambuscade. 

Or  massacre,  no  hand  was  stayed 

In  mercy,  Imt  both  youth  and  age 

Fell  victims  to  the  foemau's  rage." 

And  thus  they  talked  about  the  State, 
While  '^eeper  still  to  penetrate 
Into  ti  at    ection  of  the  land 
On  ni.)veu.  the  keen  obsei'ving  Imnd. 
All  noted  points  of  interest  still — 
Now  in  the  vale,  now  on  the  hill; 
No  i  by  some  engineering  scheme, 
Then  by  the  rapid  rolHng  stream; 
Now  by  a  city  paused  and  spoke 
About  the  famous  Charter  Oak, 
Known  through  the  country  far  and  wide. 
That  was  for  years  the  people's  pride. 
What  tourists  Brownies  prove  to  be 
When  they  are  out  to  hear  and  see! 
How  little  can  escape  the  eye 
That  takes  in  all  from  earth  to  sky! 
How  faint  the  sound  that  does  not  strike 
Upon  the  ears  of  all  alike. 
And  waken  joy  or  consternation 
According  to  the  situation : 

05 


THE  imoWNIES  IN  CONNEC^TICUT. 

The  eat  that  's  out 

without  a  key, 
The  turkeys  roosting 

in  the  tree, 
Well  pleased  a  soft 

"good  night"  to 
throw 
To  Reynard  at  the 

roots  V.elow; 
The  ])arking  dog  at 

some  one's  gate, 
The  dim  light  burning 

rather  late, 
That  hints  of  youthful 

lovers  there. 
Or  some  one  sick 

and  needing  care. 
Are  noticed  as  they 

take  their  way, 
However  near  the 

morning  ray. 
At  length  they  neared 

the  glittering  Sound, 
And  then  New  Haven 

soon  was  found. 
That  's  famous  for  the 

elm-trees  fine 
Wliich  through  the  city  stand  in  line, 
And  spreading  over  street  and  square 
And  avenues,  form  arches  fair. 

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THE   UnoWNIEH  IN   CONNEC'TICUT. 


I» 


To  steep  Eust  Rock  tlie  Brownies  went 

To  view  the  Holdiers'  Monument, 

And  there  unite  in  words  of  praise 

For  those  wlio  did  tlie  eohnnn  raise 

High  o'er  the  town  around  it  spread, 

In  memory  of  the  honored  dead. 

But  he  who  tells  theu'  every  act. 

And  pictures  forth  each  sinii)le  fact, 

Will  need  to  have  the  virtue  bright 

Of  patitmce,  to  do  all  tilings  right. 

For  though  the  pen  inay  faster  seem 

To  cross  the  page  when  they  're  the  theme, 


f. 


/ 


THE  BROWNirS  IN   CONNECTICUT. 


If  work  to  do  bffor* 

you  Kes 
First  on  your  own  ^on<Js 

turr]  your  eyes. 


Thau  whoii  u  (lri«>r  Huljjcct  culls 

Oil  inky  hUh'I  to  fashion  sci'awls, 

Still  a^cs  srciii  too  short   a  tiim> 

In  which  to  toll  their  deeds  suhliino. 

Around  the  desk  in  circles  stand 

The  well-known  nienihers  of  the  hand, 

All  waiting  to  have  spechil  deeds 

RccoivUmI  ere  the  lij^ht  recedes, 

And  weary  tinkers  droj)  the  ])en 

That  makes  their  actions  known  to  men. 
How  uiij^ht  Ave  wish  foi'  hrij^hter  evi's, 
And  lian<ls  wherein  the  power  lies 
That  youth  can  hoast,  to  still  pnrsuc^ 
Delij^htful  work  that  's  ever  new  — 
To  tell  the  pleasures  we  've  enjoyed 
While  with  the  Brownie  hand  employed. 
And  praise  the  ])rivile^e  so  rai'e 
To  make  them  for  so  lon^  our  care! 

While  near  a  collefi:e  roaminj^  I'ound, 

Well  noted  for  the  doctrines  sound 

With  which  the  student  must  engage, 

Assisted  hy  professors  sage. 

No  loss  than  for  the  ]>rizos  rare 

The  students  win  in  open  air. 

When  musty  hooks  are  laid  aside 
And  skill  at  stirring  games  is  tried. 
The  Brownies  paused,  as  oft  they  do. 
To  talk  ahout  some  suhject  new. 
It  does  n't  take  a  massive  ])ile 
Or  huildings  of  the  gi'andest  style 

68 


TICK   imoWMKH    IN   CONNECTICUT. 

To  wakr  now  notioiiH  in  tlicir  bruin; 
A  ;j:i'a/iii^  liors(>  upon  tli*>  plain, 
A  hook,  u  boat  upon  tlir  Ik'hcIi, 
Or  pair  of  skates,  will  wakm  spccrh 


That  ends  in  s|)ort  to  last  a  uij?ht, 
And  yield  the  I^i-ownics  ^vnt  doli^lit. 
Poor  nioi'tals,  siM'kinj;  sonicthing  strange 
Or  far  beyond  the  common  range, 
Ere  they  can  hope  to  pleasure  tind. 
Are  thus  by  Brownies  left  behind, 


01) 


=1  ; 


THE   BROWNIES   IN   CONNECTICUT. 


t ; 


i 


i 


B«  coretul  of  fl;»  littl« 

c(eecl 
Of  jjreat  ones  all  tl/e 
world  tuhes  l^eed. 


'■"'ftllUl/fM 


Who  from  all  tilings  can  plcasur(»  tlraw, 
And  natniv  find  witliout  a  flaw. 
iSaid  one,  as  lie  peci^ed  o'er  the  wall 
To  vi(nv  the  walks  and  trees  so  tall : 
"  The  students  here  have  won  great  fame 
By  playing  well  the  foot-hall  game ; 
And  as  I  have  the  place  in  mind 
Where  we  th(^  leather  hall  can  find, 
This  night  a  fitting  jdace  we  '11  seek, 
And  play  the  game  of  which  1  speak." 
Ere  long  the  Brownies  found  their  way 
To  grounds  wliei'e  they  could  safely  play. 
Dividing  then  in  numhers  fair, 
The  hand  at  once  for  sport  prepare, 
Kach  side  selecting  such  as  seem 
Best  suited  to  comi>ose  a  team  — 
Those  <iuick  of  foot  and  strong  of  hand, 
VVlu)  could  the  roughest  treatment  stand. 
They  rushed,  they  tackled,  flipped,  and  fell, 
And  trampled  on  each  other  well ; 
They  piled  in  lieaps  till  scarce  a  leg 
Or  hand  or  head  could  move  a  peg; 
While  here  and  there  a  rtHhlened  face 
Was  peeping  from  some  o])en  space; 
But  he  who  lay  upon  the  ball 
Was  under,  out  of  sight  of  all. 
It  looked  as  if  each  Brownie  there 
Would  surely  need  a  surgeon's  care. 
They  dragged  c^ach  other  round  and  round. 
And  hack  and  forth  upon  the  ground. 

70 


THE   HUOWNIES   IN   CONNECTICUT. 


:i^v 


■*'   Y<ni  M  wonder  what  that  liad  to  do 

With  foot-hall  ndcs — hut  Brownies  know: 
They  had  their  lessons  well,  no  donht, 
And  all  the  points  were  earried  out. 


5-4^^?^:::^ 


^%mM 


In  spite  of  all  the  tejuns  could  say 
That  none  exee]>t  tlieniselves  should  l>lay, 
Honietinies  ex<Mtenieu<   ruled  (lie  l»aiid 
Till  every  Brownie  took  a  hand 

71 


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THE  BROWNIES  IN   CONNECTICUT. 


'•li. 


'.^f  Cojt  / 


f  ! 


And  pulled  and  ]uisli(»d  ulxmt,  and  ran 
To  iutcrt'ore  with  fsonie  one's  plan. 


78 


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THE  BROWNIES  IN  CONNECTICUT. 


A  taw  wlio  stood  outside  the  press 
Were  interested  none  the  less, 
Now  tugging  at  a  head  with  vim, 
And  now  at  some  projecting  limb, 
Still  keeping  this  in  mind  the  while: 
The  ball  was  somewhere  in  the  pile. 
Left-guard,  left-end,  half-back,  and  all 
The  tackhng  crowd  were  in  the  fall. 
Thc^  center,  quai-ter-back  as  well. 
And  right-end  in  the  "touch-down"  fell. 
Some  necks  were  twisted  in  a  way 
'T  was  har<l  to  reconcile  with  play, 
And  more  believed  the  sport  would  cost 
Too  much,  perhaps,  if  teeth  were  lost. 
But  others  would  as  freely  claim 
'T  was  all  in  keeping  with  the  game. 

And  none,  however  bniised  or  bent, 

Should  show  tlu^  sliglitest  discontent. 

Sometimes  they  \\  all  connncnci^  anew, 

And  give  the  ])all  a  kick  or  two. 

When  some  one,  seizing  it,  would  make 

From  all  the  rest  a  sudden  break. 

In  V-shaper  wedge  some  nished  together. 

And  nuinaged  to  advance  the  leather; 

But  oiiposition  would  set  in 

Ere  they  a  rixl  of  space  could  win, 

And  every  one  upon  the  gi'ound 

In  half  a  minute  would  be  "downed." 

At  times  "  touch-<lowns "  would  follow  fast, 

And  hard-earned  goals  b(^  reached  at  last; 

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THE  BROWNIES  IN  CONNECTICUT, 


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--vw«Jt, 


il 


At  times  some  "fumble"  and  impair 
Tlieir  cliuiu'es  of  a  victory  there. 
Some  by  a  drop-kick  won  applause, 
And  took  success  fi-oni  failure's  jaws; 
While  othe-s  by  a  "punt"  would  raise 
From  every  throat  unstinted  praise. 
Thus  Brownies  played  both  fast  and  free 
An  even  matcli,  as  (me  could  see, 
Until  the  li«^ht  of  morning  came 
Across  the  sky  and  stopped  the  game. 
Then  thos(^  who  had  not  strength  t'>  go 
Except  on  crutches  l)endhig  low. 
Or  else  on  stretchers  quickly  made, 
Received  at  once  some  frieudly  aid 
From  others,  mindf^d  of  (hstress, 
Who  in  the  gam  -   n.  >d  suffered  less. 


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74 


m 


M2Lia.^,^M^ 


THE    BIIOA¥NO:S 

IN    TEXAS. 

Seventh  Touh. 

ovoiiiiij-f  sluulos  lH»«;un  to  drive 
Tlic  hii'ds  to  roost  and  bees  to  hive, 
And  out  once  more  the  beetles  bring: 
That  throu«?b  the  «lay  kept  folded  win^, 
The  Brownies  crossed  a  bridjje  <!t*  wood, 
And  hi  the  State  of  Texas  stood. 
Said  one:  "Of  all  tli'^  Stut-'s  so  *v'ide 
Thronjifh  which  wo  've  pass(  d  with  rai)id 

stride, 
Tlie  'Lone  Star'  B^iJ.',  wl^ere  now  we 

niakt^ 
Our  humble  bow,  rv,,r   'take  the  ^iake.' 
Some  States  seem  but  a  ;s<^i.!;j;ny  patch 
That  scarce  jsrives  room  tor  Ivms  to  hatch, 
Compared  with  this  tremendous  spread 
Of  acres,  from  tue  Kiver  Paul 
Down  to  the  (Julf;   and  westwardly 
Bey(md  the  Brazos  stretclung  fi'ee, 

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THE  BiiOWNIEH  IN  TEXAS. 

Until  its  distant  bonndaiy  line 

The  Rio  Grande's  banks  define." 

Another  said :  "  And  here  indeed 

All  products  that  the  people  need 

In  cultivated  fields  are  found, 

Or  brought  from  mines  beneath  the 
gi'ound : 

The  wood,  the  coal  or  iron  mine, 

The  wheat,  the  cotton,  corn,  and  wine. 

The  beef,  the  wool,  and  horses  fleet. 

In  grent  abundance  here  we  meet. 

If  we  want  sugar-cane  or  rice. 

Or  butter,  fruit,  or  aught  that 's  nice. 

That  people  either  make  or  grow. 

Be  sure  we  won't  have  far  to  go. 

An  empire  in  itself,  it  lies 

Herene  beneath  its  suimy  skies." 

Then  one  remarked:   "Here  drove  on  drove 

The  cattle  throng     the  country  rove. 

And  horses  that  can  stand  the  strain 

Of  lengthy  races  o'er  the  plain. 

We  '11  be  of  sci-vice  if  we  <*an, 

x\nd,  acting  on  the  cow-])oy  plan, 

Hoon  mount  some  'broncos,'  as  they  're 

styled. 
And  round  up  cattle  running  wild. 
This  will  be  surely,  have  no  fears, 
I'he  greatest  sport  we  Wo  had  for  yt^ars  — 
Aovoss  the  range  the  steed  to  urge, 
l)r  down  the  road  to  make  a  spliu'ge, 


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THE  BROWNIES  IN   TEXAS. 


To  catch  the  steer  with  honis  so  widi^ 
They  scrape  the  fence  on  either  side, 
Will  introihicc  morc^  fnn,  you  '11  find, 
Than  you  to-nij?ht  can  call  to  mind." 
If  there  is  auj^ht  that  seems  to  raise 
The  Brownies'  spirits  to  a  Idaze, 
It  is  some  plan  that  does  provide 
The  means  whereby  they  all  can  ride. 

'T  was  strange  to  see  how  quick  they  found 
The  ropes  and  saddles  hanging  round, 
And  bridles  made  to  conquer  still 
The  horse  that  scorned  the  rider's  will. 
Soon  mounted,  ready  to  pm'sue 
The  straying  stock,  away  they  flew. 
At  times  a  munber  on  one  steed 
Rode  up  and  down  at  gi-eatest  speed; 
Some  by  the  rein  essayed  to  guidt^ 
The  horse  across  the  ranges  wide, 
While  others  with  tiie  lasso  long 
Made  bold  to  check  the  cattle  strong. 
How  they  could  stick  and  hang  about. 
And  keep  from  falling  off  throughout 
Their  rough  career, —  how  e'er  they  raced, 
Oi'  wild  the  beast  they  rode  or  <'hased, — 
Is  more  than  those  can  understand 
Who  have  not  studied  well  the  ])and. 
But  not  frcnn  mortal  masters  they 
Have  taken  le;  .sor.^,,  by  the  way, — 
Tlie  band  we  follow  night  by  night 
Tlu*ough  dangers  dark  and  i)leasures  light, 

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THE  BROWNIES  IN   TEXAH. 

Tbi'y  stepped  upon  tlw  sta^'o  to  ride, 
To  sail,  to  swim,  to  jump,  to  slide. 
Or  turn  their  liauds  to  skilful  stroke 
In  ways  tliat  ot't  tlio  reeor<l  bioke. 
Without  instruction  from  mankind, 
Vet  leave  all  human  art  behind. 


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THE  BUOWNIEH   IN   TKXAH. 


Some  civatuivH,  cruzy  in  thoir  t'rij^ht, 
Run  (Inij^jtjing  horses  loft  iiiul  right, 
While  all  the  l^rownios  on  thoiv  hack 
Werc  shouthig  at  eaeh  tiini  and  tu<'k, 
Directing  how  tiie  heast  to  throw, 
Or  how  to  hold,  or  let  him  go. 
They  found  ere  long  the  cow-hoy's  tt'sk 
Was  not  so  light  as  one  might  ask. 
Wlu)  was  not  well  prepared  to  faco 
The  dangers  of  the  tinui  and  place. 

Some,  losing  hold  upon  their  steed, 

Kan  here  and  there  in  greatest  need 

Of  something  that  would  shelter  yield 

Till  wildest  cattle  left  the  field. 

There,  crouching  low  on  hand  and  knee, 

They  fonned  a  picture  strange  to  see, — 

IStill  waiting  for  the  time  when  they 

To  different  points  might  slip  away. 

Thus  night  was  spent  with  many  a  race, 

And  many  a  fear,  and  many  a  case 

That  tried  the  courage  of  tlit;  best 

l^efori'  they  sought  a  i)lace  of  rest. 


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TUK  BROWNIES  IN 
PENNSYLVANIA. 

Eighth  Touit. 

Iks  Hinoiijf  the  Brownie   wvo, 
About  the  states  that  should  not  be 
Omitted  when  they  took  their  way 
A  fiiendly  call  on  them  to  pay, 
They  did  not  sUght  the  Keystone  State, 
In  laying  plans,  nor  name  it  late. 
Said  one:  '"T  would  hardly  be  fair  play. 
To  say  the  least,  for  us  to  stray 
Around  great  wonders  to  behold 
And  leave  the  home  of  Penn  untold. 
Its  mines  of  coal  that  more  and  more 
Reveal  gi'eat  nature's  ample  store. 
Its  wells  of  oil,  that  bubbling  rise, 
On  which  the  world  for  light  relies, 
Have  made  it  famous,  not  to  speak 
Of  battle-fields  that  one  should  seek. 
And  monuments  that  mark  the  spot 
Where  heroes  stood  are  wanting  not, 

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THE  BROWNIES  IN  PENNSYLVANIA. 


But  shine  on  hilltop,  ridge,  and  glen, 
Recalling  deeds  of  bravest  men." 
The  band  was  soon  upon  the  road 
To  see  the  sights  the  country  showed. 
The  bats  were  wheehng  round  at  eve, 
Determined  not  a  fly  to  leave, 
When  Brownies  crossed  the  river  deep. 
Whose  waters  seaward  proudly  sweep. 
Made  famous  by 

a  glorious  deed 
Most  welcome  in 

a  time  of  need. 
So  many  scenes  spread 

to  their  view 
As  they  advanced, 

they  hardly  knew 
Where  first  to  turn 

their  feet  so  spry. 
Or  where  to  throw 
a  wondering  eye. 
Around  the  wells,  as  one  might  think, 
That  in  the  earth  so  deeply  sink, 
Tilt'  Brownies  stopped  to  talk  about 
Their  yield,  and  study  matters  out; 
Or  climb  upon  the  frames  of  wood 
That  on  all  sides  around  them  stood. 
Some  fixture  rising  in  the  air. 
To  form  a  roost  or  strange  affair, 
Soon  interests  the  Brownies  smart, 
Who  gladly  show  their  climbing  ai*t; 


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THE  BROWNIES  IN  PENNSYLVANIA. 


And  here  a  chance  was  offered  all 
Who  cared  to  dizzy  points  to  crawl. 
The  Brownies  sat  on  topmost  beams 
To  talk  about  their  future  schemes, 
And  how  the  folk  were  doubly  blest 
Who  in  that  State  a  home  possessed, 
Where  wealth  was  piled  above  the  ground. 
And  stored  below  in  caves  profound. 
Around  the  tanks  of  oil  they  played. 
Or  of  the  tops  a  race-track  made; 
Then  at  the  coal-mines  they  made  bold 
To  enter  where  the  cars  are  rolled, 
And  a  new  world  seems  to  be  run 
With  fair  success  without  a  sun. 
In  deepest  mines,  where  each  must  bear 
A  lamp  upon  his  head  with  care 
To  hght  him  on  his  dark  career. 
The  Brownies  went  without  a  fear. 

From  shaft  to  shaft, 

from  drill  to  drill, 

Down  deeper  yet, 

and  deeper  still. 


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I 


They  groped  along  to  find  how  far 
Mankind  had  gone  with  pick  and  bar. 
Said  one:  "We  've  gone  so  deep,  I  vow, 
We  can't  be  far  from  China  now, 
And  soon  her  busy  sons  may  see 
At  work  among  the  rice  and  tea. 
Perhaps  the  knaves,  that  still  are  sly, 
Are  taking  Uncle  Sam's  supply 
Of  coal  that  nature  stowed  away 
To  serve  him  till  the  final  day." 
The  State  is  large,  as  those  found  out 
Who  measured  it  with  chains  about, 
And  staked  each  county,  town,  and  mile, 
At  risk  of  being  scalped  the  while: 
And  Brownies  found  enough  to  keep 
Them  on  the  move  and  on  the  peep. 
And  then  they  gladly  lingered  late 
Till  forced  to  leave  the  Quaker  State. 
Too  many  wells,  too  many  mines, 
Are  found  within  its  boundary  lines, 
For  them  to  honor  each  and  all 
With  even  an  informal  call  — 
Since  other  wonders,  strange  to  see. 
For  some  regard  put  in  their  plea. 


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THE  BROWNIES  IN  PENNSYLVANIA. 

The  mountain-ranges  piled  on  high, 
As  if  all  passage  to  defy; 


The  spai'kling  streams  that  leap  between 
The  shelving  rocks  and  foliage  green; 


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THE  BROWNIES  IN  PENNSYLVANIA. 

The  forests  deep,  where  still  the  bear 
In  safety  makes  lus  whiter  hdr  — 


All  these  attractions  seemed  to  stand 
And  beckon  to  the  Brownie  band, 

And  urge  them  while  they  were  so  nigh 

To  visit  them  ere  passing  by. 

And  when  the  band  at  length  was  through 

Their  rambling  round,  far  more  they  knew 

About  the  mines,  the  wells,  and  all 

The  rivers  wide,  and  mountains  tall, 

The  busy  towns  and  quiet  nooks, 

Than  they  had  learned  by  reading  books. 


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THE   BROWNIES  IN 
ILLINOIS. 

Ninth  Tour. 

when  the  Brownies  stood  beside 
An  inland  sea  that  stretches  wide, 
And  helps  to  form  the  lengthy  chain 

Of  lake.^;  across  the  western  plain, 

They  halted  on  a  wooden  pier 

To  gaze  upon  a  schooner  near. 

Said  one :  "  In  Illinois  at  last 

We  find  ourselves :  through  nnich  we  've 
passed, 

And  many  wonders  paused  to  note 

In  countries  near  and  lands  remote; 

But  here  we  might  for  ages  dwell. 

And  still  find  scenes  to  please  us  well — 

Yes,  here  within  this  wealthy  State, 

So  famous  for  the  city  great 

That  's  now  a  household  word  to  all 

The  races  on  this  earthly  ball; 

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THE   BllOWNIEH  IN   ILLINOIS. 


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II: 


And  lonj?  they  '11  talk,  'ncuth  sunny  sky 
Or  icy  hut,  of  buildinji^s  high 
And  railroads  that  a  center  find 
Here  interlaced  and  intei'twined 
In  such  a  way  as  to  amaze 
The  visitor  who  hither  strays." 
Anothei"  said:  "We  Ve 
sailed  the  sea, 
And  on  a  river,  rolling  free, 
We  traveled  far, 

on  pleasure  bound. 
Till  we  the  Crescent 
City  found; 


And  in  a  bay,  as  well  you  know, 
We  cruised  about  some  years  ago. 
Now  here  we  have  a  chance  to  take 
A  sail  upon  this  tempting  lake, 


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ThE  BROWNIEH  IN  ILLINOIS. 

Where  we  with  greater  safety  may 
Sail  o'er  the  waves  till  l)reak  of  day 
Than  when  we  undertook  to  guide 
A  eraft  upon  the  oeean  tide." 
Another  said :  "  This  lake  indeed, 
If  I  remember  what  I  read, 
Can  soTi  etimes  make  a  sai  or  reel, 
And  shake  a  vessel  to  the  keel. 
But  that  is  neither  here  nor  there : 
For  one,  I  'm  ready  now  to  dari^ 
Whatever  dangers  may  arise 
As  o'er  the  waves  our  vessel  flies." 
The  talk  is  short  when  Brownies  see 
A  chance  for  sport  and  action  free. 
The  order  soon  ran  o'er  the  craft: 
"Cast  off  the  lines  both  fore  and  aft! 
And  swing  her  out  into  the  breeze, 
And  hoist  such  sails  as  you  may  please. 
The  quicker  we  get  under  way, 
The  longer  time  we  '11  have  to  stay 
Aboard  the  ship,  before  we  steer 
Her  back  again  beside  the  pier." 
To  tell  how  soon  she  swung  about. 
Or  how  the  sails  were  shaken  out. 
Would  but  take  up  the  space  we  need 
For  something  else  that  all  should  read. 
Enough  to  know  they  started  o'er 
In  hopes  to  find  the  other  shore. 
That,  as  the  Brownies  knew  aright, 
Was  sixty  miles  before  them,  quite. 

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THE   nUOWNTES  TN   TTJiTNOTH. 


But  sixty  miles  is  far  enough 

To  go  when  winds  or  squalls  are  rough 

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THE   BROWNIKH   IN    ILUNOIH. 


From  otluT  points  tluiii  is  (Icsirod, 
And  (dose-hauled  tii<!king  is  required. 
And  soon  tliey  l(»nnied,  u^ainst  their  will, 
Though  suit  or  fresh,  tiiut  water  still 


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Is  much  the  same,  and  ready  lies 
To  toss  its  billows  to  the  skies, 
Till  Davy  Jones  may  dreaded  be 
Upon  the  lake  as  out  at  sea. 
Like  birds  upon  a  roost  at  night 
V7hen  winds  are  cold  and  feathers  light, 

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THE  nnowNirs  m  it.linots. 

Upon  the  yards  tlio  Brownies  crawled, 
Obedient  when  the  boatswain  called 
To  splice  a  rope,  or  shorten  sail 
T(»  snit  the  temper  of  the  gale 
They  had  that  iiifrht  enough  to  do, 

^tX'oXzi*     *'^^'  ^"'"^y  '^  «"'!  »»  ribbons  H(>w, 
or ! a r n'Jily .*'""   And  nuuiy  a  stay  and  brace  gave  out, 

And  there  was  many  a  shiiek  and  shout, 
As  over  treuibhng  bulwarks  rolled 
The  foaming  billows  white  and  cold, 
And  frightened  Brownies  had  to  cling 
To  rail  or  mast,  or  anything 
That  at  the  moment  nearest  lay, 
Until  the  wave  passed  on  its  way. 
Those  who  have  been  at  times  exiled 
From  pleasant  shores,  on  water  wild 
Know  what  a  feelhig  soon  will  creep 
Around  thc^  heart  when  billows  leap 
As  if  to  mingle  with  the  clouds 
That  scud  along  above  the  shrouds. 
Then  wonder  not  that  faces  pale 
Began  to  peep  o'er  boom  and  sail, 
And  eyes  to  roll  on  every  side 
To  see  if  something  could  be  spied 
Would  warrant  hope  that  winds  so  free 
Would  let  the  troubled  waters  be. 
But  fitted  well  the  Brownies  are 
To  play  the  part  of  brave  old  Tar, 
And  where  a  mortal  would  let  go. 
Through  failing  hand  or  slipping  toe, 

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And  overboard  boeomo  a  dish 
Provided  for  some  hiin^iy  lish, 
The  cunning  Bro\v^lies  managed  still, 
With  mystic  power  and  wondrous  skill, 
A  hold  on  this  or  that  to  take 
That  wind  or  water  failed  to  break. 
But  who  can  guard  against  the  shocks 
That  come  to  ships  through  sunken  rocks, 
Or  check  the  overturning  roll 
"When  shifting  cargoes  gain  control? 
Ah,  many  a  ship  both  stanch  and  stout, 
By  skilful  craftsmen  fashioned  out, 
Lies  at  the  bottom  of  the  dc- p, 
A  dismal  anchorage  to  keep 

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THE  BROWNIES  IN  ILLINOIS. 

Where  scaly  creatures  haunt  the  maze 
Of  winding,  steep  companionways, 
Or  glide  through  every  narrow  port 
In  cabins  dark  to  hold  their  sport. 
Then  marvel  not  that  Brownies  found 
Themselves  in  water,  clinging  round 
The  craft  that  floated  up  and  down 
Far  out  of  sight  of  land  or  town. 
By  chance  it  drifted  at  a  rate 
That  suited  well  their  wi'etched  state, 
And  soon  their  eyes  beheld  the  shore 
From  which  they  'd  sailed  some  hours 

before. 
But,  grounding  ere  it  reached  the  pier. 
The  Brownies  left  it,  fiUed  with  fear 
Lest  niorning  sun  would  show  his  face 
Ere  they  could  find  a  hiding-place. 


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THE  BROWNIES 

IN  LOUISIANA. 

Tenth  Tour. 

^FTTIMES  the  cunning  Brownie  band 
To  visit  Louisiana  planned, 
But  something  else  attention  drew 
And  pushed  then-  project  out  of  view. 
At  length  they  started  for  the  South, 
Now  halting  by  some  river's  mouth 
To  see  the  clear,  fresh  water  rave 
To  mingle  with  the  ocean  wave; 
And  next  upon  a  mountain-side 
They  stood  to  view  the  country  wide 
That  stretched  arouixl  so  bright  and  t..ir, 
And  new  to  all  who  journeyed  there. 
In  crossing  o'er  the  boundary  line 
They  needed  no  surveyor's  sign, 
Of  vood  or  stone  firm  in  the  ground 
To  prove  the  Creole  State  was  found; 
For  freely  seen  on  every  hand 
Were  names  peculiar  to  the  land, 

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THE  BROWNIES  IN  LOUISIANA. 


Wliich  proved  a  foreign  element 

To  many  towns  their  names  had  lent. 

At  times  they  'd  halt  and  leave  the  road 

To  enter  in  some  quaint  abode, 

Constructed  at  an  early  time 

To  suit  the  fashion  and  the  clime. 

Before  the  fire-places  wide 

They  'd  take  their  stations  side  by  side, 


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as  youmny 

Wffb  Ub  uprise  you'll  go 
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And  every  one  with  beaming  face 

Reviewed  the  history  of  the  place. 

Said  one  :  "  If  we  had  now  at  hand 

The  records  of  this  thriving  land, 

We  'd  find  it  suffered  changes  great 

Before  it  reached  its  present  state: 

For  first  the  Spaniards  cruised  around 

And  many  points  of  interest  found; 

Then  Frenchmen,  floating  down  the  streams 

From  northern  parts,  disturbed  their  dreams; 

Next  England,  coming  to  the  fore, 

Drove  interlopers  from  the  shore. 

And  with  the  Indians  fought  alone 

Until  the  country  was  her  own; 

And  thus  from  hand  to  hand  it  passed 

Till  Uncle  Sam  got  hold  at  last, 

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THE  BROWNIES  IN  LOUISIANA. 


And,  judging  by  the  past,  we  know 
There  '11  be  a  row  ere  he  lets  go." 
They  paused  at  Slireveport  to  survey 
The  country  that  around  it  lay, 
To  learn  the  nature  of  the  trade 
That  such  a  thriving  place  had  made. 
Tlicy  found  upon  the  levee  wide 
The  cotton  bales,  the  country's  pride, 
Were  piled  to  such  a  wonth'ous  height, 
They  almost  hid  the  town  from  sight; 
In  fact,  had  churches  not  been  high, 
With  steeples  pointing  to  the  sky, 
The  Brownies,  seeking  it  with  care, 
Would  scarce  have  known  a  town  w^as  there. 


Port  Hudson,  Baton  Eouge,  and  all 
The  well-known  ports  received  a  call; 
Then,  timiing  from  the  river,  they 
To  central  parts  soon  found  their  way. 
Sometimes  into  plantations  large 
They  ventured,  and  at  once  took  charge 
Of  work  that  was  not  finished  there. 
Completing  it  with  greatest  care. 

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THE  BROWNIES  IN  LOUISIANA. 


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^i^^i^iM^SmXnnr,v.m 


No  colored  man  or  woman  stout, 
Brought  up  to  work  in  fields  about, 
Could  better  pick  the  cotton  white 
By  day,  than  Brownies  could  by  night. 
Indeed  it  seemed  the  task  was  quite 
In  keeping  with  each  active  sprite, 
And  many  fields  a  different  face 
Presented  ere  they  left  the  place. 


And  next  among  the  sugar-cane 

They  'd  haste  at  once  to  tug  and  strain ; 


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THE  BROWNIES  IN  LOUISIANA. 


J 


To  prove  themselves 

the  people's  friend, 
And  bring  the  harvest 

to  an  end. 
How  grand  to  have 

a  mystic  trait, 
So  far  above  the 

common  state. 
At  one's  command, 

and,  better  still, 
To  know  the  way 

and  have  the  will 
To  put  in  practice  such  a  gift, 
To  give  deserving  folks  a  lift. 


The  State  is  large,  as  Brownies  know 
Who  measured  it  with  heel  and  toe. 
And  oft  the  sun 

performed  its  rounds 
While  Brownies  were 
within  its  bounds. 
But  whether  in  a 
Southern  State, 
Or  foreign 
empire, 

gi^and  and 
great, 

93 


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ki. 


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ill 


THE  BROWNIES  IN  LOUISIANA. 


The  Brownies  fear  no  failing  strength, 
Nor  grumble  at  a  journey's  lengili. 
Once,  while 
in  boats 
they  worked 
their  way 
Around  a  bend 

to  reach  a  bay, 
Near-by,  an 

alligator  great 
Was  resting  in  a 
dreamy 
state. 
Said  one: 
"I  'm 
weary 
of  the 
oar. 
We  '11 
venture 
nigher 
to  the  shore, 


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THE  BROWNIES  IN  LOUISIANA. 


>>''^ 


A  rope  around  that 

creature  throw 
And  make  him  take 

our  boat  in  tow: 
Through  mystic  power 

we  '11  keep  him 
still 
Obedient  to  the 

Brownies'  will, 
And  thus  more  time 

we  can  command 


SI 


oars"*^u^er© 
laid  aside, 
And  poles  with  which 
they  'd  stemmed 
the  tide, 
And  up  the  stream 
with  wondrous 
speed 
The  alligator  took 

the  lead. 
The  lengthy  rope 

between  Was  taut 
As  with  the  current  still  he  fought, 

"While  changed  in  disposition  well, 

Beneath  the  Brownies'  mystic  spell, 

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THE  BROWNIES  IN  LOUISIANA. 


He  fiu'iiished  more  than  one  a  seat 
Who  thought  the  ride  no  common  treat. 
In  fact,  so  much  they  hked  the  joke, 
Each  aUigator  they  awoke 
Was  soon  subdued  through  Brownie  art, 
And  in  their  service  played  his  part, 

102 


&ceat  i.i«!n  aeem  arr\a\l 
wl;et;brouQhttouieu) 

T/ieir  qreat'nesali»» 
\r\  ul;at  rljey  do. 


THE  BROWNIES  IN  LOUISIANA. 

Delij^hting  irmeh  the  group  that  found 
Upon  his  hack  a  camphig-ground. 
For  fear  the  chann  niiglit  lose  its  hold 
That  for  a  time  the  heasts  controlled, 
And  they  might  think  they  had  some  cause 
Without  resei-vo  to  use  their  jaws, 
The  Brownies  with  precaution  good 
Secured  each  jaw  as  best  they  could; 
So,  should  the  spell  slip  from  them  all. 
No  harm  would  to  the  Brownies  fall. 
Except  what  trouble  they  might  find 
If  one  saw  fit  to  change  its  mind, 
Quit  surface-swimming,  and  instead. 
Try  crawling  on  the  river's  bed. 
Had  we,  like  them,  the  power  to  bind 
The  jaws  of  creatures  found  unkind, 
Could  we,  through  mystic  spells,  reclaim 
What  proved  unfriendly  or  untame. 
Perhaps  we  'd  be  as  fi*ee  and  quick 
To  take  advantage  of  the  trick. 
At  times  you  might  have  seen  a  scare 
If  you  had  been  in  hiding  there. 
And  had  the  gift  to  see  them  right 
That  only  comes  with  second-sight; 
For  sometimes,  in  that  jomiiey  long. 
In  spite  of  charms  things  would  go  wron^' 
And  Brownies  would  be  forced  to  try 
The  swimmer's  art  till  help  drew  nigh. 


103 


-  "/•Ai.Kne'/^^toii 


Stilt  turn  yau.r  liacit  ulj«i| 

ot{;er«  aeoff. 
Be  denf  nt  Unst.if  not 
be  off. 


THE  BROWNIES  IN 
KENTUCKY. 

Eleventh  Tour. 

HILE  traveling  through  the  Union  vast, 
The  Brownies  found  themselves  at  last 
In  old  Kentucky,  noted  well 
For  many  things,  but,  tnith  to  tell, 
For  horses  mainly,  full  of  fire, 
That  oft  pass  first  beneath  the  wire. 
Said  one :  "  Some  States  can  justly  boast 
Of  streams  or  rocks  along  the  coast 
Made  famous  through  events  sublime 
That  happened  in  some  trying  time; 
Some  guard  a  crumbling  fort  with  care. 
That  marks  a  conquest  or  a  scare; 

Some  point  to  quarries  or  to  mines. 
To  finest  orchards  or  to  vines; 
While  others  praise  their  flowing  wells: 
But  this  old  State,  I  hear,  excels 
In  thoroughbreds  of  matchless  grace. 
That  shame  the  wild  deer  in  their  race." 

104 


THE  BROWNIEH  IN   KENTUCKY. 


Another  said:  "Your  saying  \s  tnie; 
We  never  liear  au^lit  else  from  you. 
And  if  I  have  not  lost  my  head, 
The  hhie-gniHH  rej^'ion  now  W(^  tread, 
Where  stoek-fanns  lie  on  every  side. 
And  all  with  raee-tracks  are  supplied. 
As  wo  ascend  this  pleasant  height 
Now  Lexington  appears  in  sight. 
The  center  of  the  hlue-grass  ground, 
Which  proves  my  first  surmis(>s  sound; 
And  here,  if  anywhere,  we  '11  find 
The  thoroughbreds  of  finest  kind." 
A  third  remarked  :  "  Suppose  we  go 
With  horses  to  the  course  below, 
And  take  a  race  or  two  about 
The  circle  ere  tlu^  stars  go  out." 

Through  places  that  are  bolted  fast 

By  those  in  charge,  who  leave  them  last. 

The  Brownies  i»ass,  a  joyful  band. 

As  if  each  had  a  key  in  hand. 

The  double -bolted  oaken  door 

To  cunniug  Brownies  is  no  more 

Than  webs  through  which  the  spider  tries 

To  briug  distress  upon  the  flies. 

It  was  not  long  before  the  band 

From  stable  and  from  pasture-land 

Brought  out  the  racers  nimble-kneed 

And  light  of  foot,  to  try  their  speed. 

Around  the  race-course  soon  they  flew. 

Not  stringing  out,  nor  two  by  two, 

105 


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THE  BUOVVNIKH   IN    KBiNTUl'KV. 


Mi>wr  <■•» 


But  IhiiicIumI  tojjfctlu'r  at  tlic  close 
Aloii^'  the  lione-stretcb,  nose  uiul  nose; 
AntI  't  was  a  sight  to  see  the  stylo 
In  whieli  they  measured  off  a  mile. 
When  they  the  speed  of  all  had  proved, 
Again  upon  their  way  they  moved. 
Said  one :  "  Besides  the  raeers  great, 
So  valued  for  their  matchless  gait. 
The  State  has  wond<'rs  well  designed 
To  interest  the  Brownie  kind : 
The  Mammoth  Cave  is  near  at  hand, 
To  visit  which  we  oft  have  planned; 

lOG 


TIIK   imoWMEH   I>f    KKNTUCKY. 

And  that  it.solf  oan  well  rciiuito 
Our  liurricd  journey  tluTo  t()-niy:]it. 
'T  is  Huid  —  aiul  vvr  may  vvell  Ixdiove 
ThiTo  is  no  purpovso  to  dcccivo  — 
All  fa))l(Ml  v.nvvH  tiiat  livo  in  ink 
Bot'on^  this  natural  wonder  sink. 


And  I  now  raise  my  hand  and  vote 
That  we  its  wondrons  features  note, 
And  waste  no  further  time  before 
We  start  its  mysteries  to  explore." 


107 


I! 


1      , 

11! 


fl 

V  i 


r!i 


r. 


THE  BROWNIES  IN  KENTUCKY. 

Not  long  a  Brownie  has  to  speak 
About  some  famous  place,  or  seek 
To  stir  companions  to  a  move, 
Their  time  or  chances  to  improve; 
For,  with  desires  so  near  akin, 
At  once  great  bustUng 

does  begin. 
Resulting  in  "-i 
a  sudden 
stai-t, 
With  all 
united, 
hand  and    _ 

heart. 
What 
I)leasant 
traveling 
it  must 
be 
With  those  who  thus  so  well  agree, 
Who  have  no  grumbling  at  the  road. 

Conveniences,  or  food  bestowed. 
But  all  the  jolts  and  trials  meet 
With  pleasant  words  and  faces  sweet! 
Around  the  world,  from  side  to  side. 
Would  be  too  short  a  run  or  ride 
For  one  to  take  with  such  a  troop. 
Who  to  no  selfish  actions  stoop, 
But  bear  themselves  the  lightest  heart 
When  joy  to  others  they  impart. 

108 


THE   BEOWNIES   IN   KENTUCKY. 


The  sobering  thoughts  of  growing  old 
Don't  worry  much  the  Brownies  bold; 
The  pangs  of  sighting  silver  hairs 
Don't  shorten  sport  or  lengthen  prayers : 
They  move  in  quite  another  sphere 
Of  thought  from  us  poor  mortals  here, 
Who  change  so  fast  from  smiles  to  sighs 
As  spirits  chance  to  sink  or  rise. 
The  Mammoth  Cave  ere  long  was  found, 
And  much  it  did  the  band  astound, 
As  with  then*  torches  blazing  bright 
They  peered  about  them  left  and  right. 


A  liias  iTjny  rjof  f«{l 
feeling*  t-i^l|t. 

But  'fi'j  niorf  pl»n»ftnt 
Hjan  a  bif». 


10 


Said  one,  who  caused  his  eyes  to  range 
Around  the  walls  and  ceilings  strange : 
"No  grt^ater  wonder,  you  may  know, 
Our  native  land  to-day  can  show 
Than  this  same  oddly  fashioned  den, 
So  far  below  the  walks  of  men. 
As  if  intended  for  a  plact^ 
To  house  some  plundering  giant  race 

109 


f  i. 


il  I 


I  '•< 


THE  BEOWNIES  IN  KENTUCKY. 

That  he  I'e  high  carnival  could  hold 
Unseen,  unheard,  and  uncontrolled." 
So  close  they  crowded  here  and  there, 
Still  aided  by  the  flambeau's*  glare, 


At  times  a  torch  would  one  amaze 
By  starting  on  his  back  a  blaze 
That  promised  a  more  brilliant  glow 
Than  they  required  to  see  the  show; 
And  then  wild  scenes  ensued  before 
Peace  reigned  within  the  cave  once  more. 
They  traveled  through  each  glittering  hall, 
Each  room  and  comer,  great  and  small ; 
They  followed  streams  that  gurgled  low 
In  their  weird  subterranean  flow, 
Till  with  a  hiss,  as  wildly  tossed 
Down  some  abys^,  the  flood  was  lost. 
And  in  that  water  underground 
Some  eyeless  fish  were  swimming  round. 
That,  far  removed  from  sunny  skies. 
Appeared  to  have  no  use  for  eyes. 

110 


THE  BROWNIES  IN  KENTUCKY. 


rijemife  tl;af  "s  spent 
it)  deeds  of  loue 


In  spite  of  care  and  watching  well, 
Some  Brownies  into  fissures  fell 
That  threatened  for  no  little  space 
To  be  their  final  resting-place. 
But  friends  would  gather  at  their  call, 
Mny  out.i„„e  precious   Aud  from  tile  glooinv  chasm  haul 

The  Brownies,  who  thus  learned  indeed 
The  value  of  a  friend  in  need. 
To  tell  of  every  slip  and  fall 
And  quick  response  to  sudden  call 
That  in  the  cave  occurred  that  night 
Would  crowd  some  other  facts  from  sight 


iiiiiii«WBiiicaii;proiiiMBwiiiiiii»iii.iiiw 


Which  should  ])e  woven  in  be  time 

To  fill  the  record  of  this  rhyme. 

They  traveled  through  the  State  until 

The^'^  .;:«ined  a  view  of  Louisville. 

Then  one  remarked:  "It  is  allowed 

The  people  of  this  town  are  proud, 

111 


f!l 


(  i 
*  i 


--*>, 


THE  BROWNIES  IN  KENTUCKY. 

And  of  its  streets  and  business  speak, 
And  roads  that  here  a  center  seek, 
And  bridges  stretched  from  pier  to  pier 
Across  the  broad  Ohio  near. 
We  '11  through  the  city  find  our  way, 
And  leani  its  size,  ere  break  of  day. 
While  gazing  at  the  buildings  high 
That  tower  up  against  the  sky." 
And  when  the  Brownie  band  had  walked 
Around  that  town  of  which  they  talked. 
And  viewed  the  streets,  the  churches  fine, 
The  dwellings  and  the  stores  in  line. 
With  hearty  praise  they  all  agreed 
It  was  a  thriving  place  indeed. 
That  fully  proved  the  enterprise 
Of  citizens  acute  and  wise. 


112 


Smile  if  you.  ctt>}  fl^ouol^ 

117  youj*  b«art 
May  lie  tl}»  uiKjfe  a  pai>oi]«cl 
dart. 


THE  BROWNIES  IN 
MICHIGAN. 

Twelfth  Tour. 

WONDROUS  charm  does  often  lie 
In  pleasi-,    scenes  that  meet  the  eye 
When  with  dehght  we  travel  through 
A  coiintiy  that  to  us  is  new: 
So  with  the  cunning  Bro^vnies  bold, 
When  for  the  first  time  they  behold 
Each  striking  scene  that  claims  a  glance 
As  through  new  regions  they  advance. 
No  wonder,  then,  their  eyes  grew  bright 
When  Michigan  appeared  in  sight. 
And  offered  pleasures  to  the  band 
Not  found  before  in  any  land.. 

The  twinkUng  s^ars  that  hght  the  wold 

On  finger-ends  you  might  have  told, 

So  early  was  the  evening  hour 

When  Bromiies,  blessed  with  mystic  power, 

Sprang  lightly  over  fence  and  field, 

To  view  the  scenes  the  State  revealed. 

113 


THE  BROWNIES  IN  MICHIGAN. 

Not  swifter  for  the  dancing  fly 
The  swallow  skims  the  wheat  or  rye 
When,  strong  of  wing,  it  does  its  best 
To  feed  the  inmates  of  its  nest. 


!;?■ 


Than  do  the  Brownies  cross  the  mead 
When  to  some  point  they  all  proceed, 
In  hopes  that  pleasui'e  may  be  foinid 
Ere  many  hours  have  circled  i-ound. 
Sometimes  they  paused,  as  morning  showed. 
To  bend  the  shrubs  along  the  road. 


li  1 


V  I 


So  any  one  who  thither  came. 

And  cared  to  look,  could  read  their  name. 

Said  one:  "Within  this  State  so  wide 

The  traveler  finds  in  native  pride 

The  woods  that  yield  the  timber  straight 

For  spars  and  masts,  and  buildings  great. 

And  bridges  long,  that  arching  go 

Across  the  foaming  floods  below  — 


114 


THE  BROWNIES  IN  MICHIGAN. 


'Ai^  (a 


%:k^^^t^k 


"Woods  where  the  deer  in  quiet  Hes, 
Or  hrowses  round,  nor  fears  surprise 
Through  all  the  year  from  startling  sound 
Of  whistling  lead,  or  haying  hound." 
Another  said :  "  Not  woods  alone, 
Where  safe  tli(3  fox  may  piek  his  hone. 
The  squiiTel  dim)),  th(>  parti'idge  lu'eed, 
Or  through  the  hi'ush  her  covey  l(»ad, 
So  interesting  make  this  land. 
Washed  hy  hroad  lakes  on  eitlier  hand. 
Here  prairies  lie,  where  fields  of  gi*ain 
Are  stretching  like  a  houndless  main ; 
And  many  a  thrifty  son  of  toil 
Has  gathered  foi-tune  from  its  soil. 
For  many  ships  on  ocean  blue. 
With  some  far  foreign  poi't  in  view, 
Aro  freighted  with  the  precious  store 
That  these  rich,  fertile  acres  hore." 
Another  said:  "South,  east,  or  west, 
Where'er  the  wondering  eye  can  rest. 
No  State  lies  open  to  the  air 
Whose  prospects  seem  more  bright  and  fair. 
Or  which  can  more  inducements  bring 
To  subjects  of  a  queen  or  king." 
While  rambling  through  the  State  one  night, 
Bay  City  came  at  length  in  sight. 
Where  logs  in  booms  lay  side  and  side, 
Or,  formed  in  rafts  some  acres  wide, 
Presented  pictures  to  the  eye 
That  Brownies  could  not  well  go  by. 


116 


THE  BROWNIES  IN  MICHIGAN. 


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r  ■ 


i 


There  stood  the  mills,  both  largo  and  small; 
There  stood  the  tramway,  ears  and  all; 
While  piles  of  lumber,  toweidng  high. 
Lay  ready  for  the  vessels  nigh. 
And  here  some  buildings  standing  round 
Proved  salt  was  taken  from  the  ground; 
For  vats  or  gi'ainers,  made  to  hold 
The  brine,  at  once  the  story  told. 

The  sheds  or  buildings,  low  and  long; 
Witli  smoke-staeks  tall,  and  drills  so  strong ; 
The  steam-pipes,  and  the  baiTels  new, 
To  hold  the  salt,  were  there  in  view; 
And  loaded  cars,  that  round  them  stood, 
Convinced  them  that  the  yield  was  good. 

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THE  BKOWNEEH  IN   MICHKJAN. 


Huid  oiu; :  "  A  sort  of  luisiii  lies 

Docp  in  tli(^  eui'th,  us  I  snniiisc, 

To  wliicli  those  ]k'o[)1(^  send  a  drill, 

Then  draw  the  li«|uid  up  nt  will; 

And  throuj^fh  the  aid  of  steam,  no  doubt, 

Evaporation  l)rin^s  a])out 

The  change  that 's  needed  to  prepare 

The  salt  for  shipment  everywhere." 


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! 


*^^^^i^RTTmii;gi>^ 


.^flfe-^fe^  "v-^fT::,  -iiiii .  -■ ' 


1 1 


A  while  the  Brownies  stood  to  prate 
About  the  industries  so  great 
That  put  the  city  far  ahead 
Of  others  of  a  wider  spread. 
Then  some  went  down  the  logs  to  ride, 
And  S(}me  a  race  on  tramways  tried, 
While  more  the  piles  of  lumber  found, 
On  which  they  danced  a  meny  round. 

117 


1 


THE  BUOWNIES  IN  MICHIGAN. 


III! 


!  '  i 


I  n 


Still  others  wislu'd  to  try  their  skill, 
And  sttii'tcd  up  the  buzziii;;  mill. 
The  endless  chain,  with  spurs  all  set, 
Hoon  drairjjfed  the  lojjjs  up,  dripi)inj?  wet. 
Through  strenj?th  of  wiiirling  wheel  and  drum 
Up  to  the  saw  they  had  to  come. 
Old  millers  at  the  business  pi'ay 
Would  have  been  startled  at  the  way 
The  cunnini;  Brownies  carried  through 
The  woi'k  tliat  to  each  one  was  new. 

Upon  the  saw  they 
rushed  the  log 

Until  it  jumped  up 
like  a  frog, 

While  knots,  like  bullets, 
shooting  out 

Of  planks  and  scantling, 
flew  about. 

Some  upward  through  the 
roof  would  tear. 

And  scatter  shingles  in  the 

More,  passing  outward 
through  the  wall, 
Left  holes  through  which  a  cat  could  crawl ; 
While  splinters  long,  like  lances  cast. 
In  post  and  beam  were  sticking  fast. 
Then  on  to  other  points  they  moved, 
And  in  each  place  their  time  improved; 
And  where  they  saw  a  chance  to  aid, 
Their  hands  to  work  were  quickly  laid. 

118 


air; 


THE  imOWNIES   IN   MFCIIKJAX. 


They  t'ouiul  a  pltu'e  wliorc  !<)<;«  wcro  craininod 
i/.i^!uj^       Fnto  tho  Htrcum  so  thick,  they  jtunnuMl 


Together  in  a  solid  pile 
Extending  back  for  half  a  mile. 


119 


THE   BHOWNUIH   IN   MICHIOAN. 


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1 1 


1' 


But  thron^li  their  mystic  ])owor  tlioy  hroko 

Th(^  jiun,  mid  all  tlio  Io^h  awoko 

Into  such  action  as  to  luako 

Tho  hanks  alou^  the  river  shako, 

As  tum))Unj,',  crasliin^',  shooting  down, 

They  huiTied  onward  to  the  town. 

SouKi  niemhers  of  tlie  <larinj^  l)and 

Upon  tlie  loj?s  made  bold  to  stand. 

As  on  they  swept  with  pitcli  and  roll, 

And  (piite  beyond  the  spiites'  control. 
They  ran  tho  rapids  and  the  falls, 
Where  water,  leaping  rocky  walls. 
In  wildest  timmlt  boiled  and  hissed 
Till  rose  on  high  great  clouds  of  mist. 
Sometimes  a  log,  end  over  end. 
Would  roughly  down  the  slope  descend ; 
At  times  some  timbers  out  of  sight 
Wonld  plunge,  while  Brownies,  clinging  tight. 
To  unknown  depths  would  stniggling  go. 
To  rise  at  length  some  rods  below. 

It  is  a  sight  that  few  can  see. 

However  gifted  they  may  be : 

Though  all  might  well  be  glad  to  bend 

Their  gaze  where  Brownies  thus  contend 

With  dangers  thut  bring  such  um-est. 

And  put  then*  courage  to  the  test. 

Dear  reader,  judge  not  Brownie  skill 

By  mortal  standard,  or  you  will 

Most  surely  underestimate 

The  art  they  all  can  demonstrate. 

I'JO 


I' 


TlIK    HUOWNIKS    IN    MK^HKIAN. 

The  sprycst  foot  tlmt  ever  Inm;; 

To  iiiortul  liiiil),  liowrvcr  Huiij^ 

With  iTckK'SH  action  io  and  fro, 

Would  inak*^  iiidciMl  u  Kony  sliow 

If  it  HJiould  ciitrr  ill  u  raco 

With  Brownies  for  the  foremost  idaee. 

To  iuhind  towns  and  lakeside  ports 

The  Brownies  ni(>ved  to  have  their  sports: 


"■n^Cof 


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No  i^lace  important  for  its  size 
Or  industry  escaped  their  eyes. 
They  ran  through  streets  'twixt  dusk  and 
While  all  the  towns  in  silence  lay, 
And  people  di'eamed  not  that  the  hand 
Of  Brownies  was  so  near  at  hand. 
And  even  morning  told  no  tale, 
And  gave  no  hint  of  Brownie  trail, 
Except,  i)erliaps,  some  task  was  done 
That  lay  unfinished  when  the  sun 

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In  golden  glory  sought  the  west, 
And  weary  workers  sank  to  rest. 
All,  many  a  task  and  labor  hard 
The  Brownies 
find  in 
house 
and  i|M  "  .  I 

yard, 


And  open  field,  or  orchard  fair, 
That  they  perfoiin  with  greatest  care. 
Not  with  a  one-side  view  content, 
Through  Michigan  the  Brownies  went, 
To  see  how  well  it  lies  at  ease 
Between  the  wondrous  inland  seas 
That,  stretching  round  from  bay  to  strait, 
Give  ample  outlet  to  the  State. 


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Both  Thunder  Bay  and  Mackinaw, 
Ere  they  were  through,  the  Brownies  saw ; 
And  o'er  the  massacre  were  stirred 
Wliich  at  the  latter  place  occurred: 
Though  many  years  have  taken  flight 
Since  war-whoops  rang  that  awful  night 

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Whon  tomahawk  and  scalpin^-knife 
Ran  riot  over  human  Hfe. 
To  Saginaw,  and  next  Detroit, 
For  bold  adventure  and  exploit 
They  hastened  on  with  rapid  jmce. 
And  sought  amusement  every  place : 


On  fishing-boats  and  barges  long. 
On  buildings  tall  and  bridges  strong, 
And  through  tlie  streets  so  long  and  wide. 
And  avenues,  the  city's  pride  — 
But  one  is  not  pennitted  liere 
To  mention  all:   the  time  is  near 
When  pen  and  pencil  must  be  laid 
Aside,  while  Brownies  seek  the  shade. 


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Thirteenth  Tour. 

State  in  all  the  country  lies 
So  far  from  cities  of  great  size, 
But  Brownies,  as  they  roam  about 
In  search  of  fun,  can  find  it  out. 
This  fact  was  proved  one  summer  night, 
When  all  the  band,  with  faces  bright, 
Stood  on  tlie  shore  of  Puget  Sound, 
And  gazed  in  admiration  round. 
Said  one:  "We  've  viewed  briglit  scenes 

before, 
Have  stood  in  groups  upon  the  shore. 
And  watched  the  boats  and  vessels  glide 
O'er  waves  that  seemed  a  silver  tide; 
While  mountain  ranges  robed  in  green- 
Lent  all  their  beauty  to  the  scene. 
But  here,  where  now  we  take  our  stand, 
Tlie  grandeur  of  tliis  Western  land 
Proves  all  that  ever  channed  our  eyes 
Before  us  now  expanded  lies. 

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THE  BEOWNIES  IN  WASHINGTON. 

Here  broader  rolls  the  shimmering  sea, 
And  taller  grows  tlie  stately  tree; 
Here  larger  ^Ish  writhe  on  the  spear, 
Or  leap  the  cascades  bright  and  clear; 
Here  whiter  snow  the  peak  enshrouds, 
And  higher  mountains  pierce  the  clouds. 
And  well  may  those  who  here  reside 
Refer  to  Washington  with  pride. 
Here  cities  spread  whei'e  lately  ran 
The  Avild  deer  and  tlie  painted  man; 
Here  churches  rise  in  splendor  bright, 
And  able  preachers  si)read  the  light, 
Where  Init  a  few  short  years  ago 
The  bear  was  shambling  to  and  fro." 

Not  long  the  Browuies  moralize 
Al)()ut  the  products  or  the  size 
Of  any  country,  great  or  small. 
Before  to  work  or  play  they  fall. 
Soon  into  boats  that  men  had  hauled 
Upon  the  beach,  the  Brownies  crawled, 
And,  pushing  out  as  oft  before, 
^egan  to  ply  the  dripping  oar, 
Or  prove  that  fish,  however  great. 
May  be  deceived  by  tempting  bait. 
But  ])oats  will  tip  in  spite  of  care, 
And  cause  surprise,  if  not  a  scare; 
And  Brownies,  ere  they  reached  the  shore, 
Well  Avater-soaked  apparel  wore. 
Oh,  could  we  mortals  struggling  here. 
Despondently  and  full  of  fear, 

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THE  BROWNIES  IN   WASHINGTON. 

Wlio  ill  each  draft  or  drop  of  rain 
See  promise  of  a  funeral  train, 
Like  Brownies  laugh  in  hardship's  face, 
And  in  each  Gorgon  find  a  Grace, 
It  might  our  troubles  modify. 
And  spare  us  many  a  heaving  sigh. 
Soon  frightened  birds  along  the  way 
Were  starting  up  from  hiiib  or  spray. 
Where  they  for  night  had  settled  down. 
As  BrowTiies  sought  the  nearest  town. 
It  does  not  take  a  lengthy  space 
Of  time  for  them  to  reach  a  place. 
And  no  surveyors  do  they  need 
To  stake  a  road  across  the  mead. 

Or  blaze  a  tree  in  forest  deep 
To  mark  the  proper  com'se  to  keep. 
The  midnight  sky  does  well  provide 
The  band  with  many  a  twinkling  guide. 
And  when  a  stonn-cloud  intervenes 
They  find  their  way  by  other  means. 
They  saw  Tacoma  by  moonlight, 
At  Walla  Walla  spent  a  night; 

Nor  left  the  State  before  their  feet 
Had  found  Seattle's  broadest  street. 
Upon  Olympia  next  they  call, 
Where  laws  are  made  to  govern  all; 
Then  through  Port  Townsend  they  parade. 
So  noted  for  its  lumber  trade. 
They  tried  the  South  Bend  oysters  well, 
And  left  full  many  an  empty  shell. 

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At  picking  hops  they  toiled  an  horn* 
Wliere  there  seemed  need  of  mystic  power, 

Ere  on  then*  way  they  moved  to  gain 
i\.  ghmpse  of  Wliatcom  and  Spokane. 
Where  wondrous  Momit  Taconia  liigh 
Stood  white  against  the  summer  sky, 
Wrapped  in  its  robe  of  glittering  snow, 
While  green  was  all  the  vale  below, 
The  Brownies  saw  a  chance  to  climb 
That  suited  well  their  skill  and  time. 

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THE   BROWNIES  IN  WASHINGTON. 

Some  '     >ii(M)S  wtT(^ 
procured  to  hear 
Tlic  lu'Hvy  pucks 

stnippt'd  <ni  witli  eavo, 
Until  the  glacier 

slopes  were  nigh, 
When  on  themselves 
they  must  rely. 
They  crossed  the  streams  on  fallen  trees, 
And  l)ravely  faced  the  icy  hreeze. 
At  Plummer's  Camp  they  st<jpped  to  rest 
An  hour  or  two,  then  onward  pressed 
To  gain  the  dome  and  stand  around 
The  craters  large  that  there  are  found. 
They  paused  at  Ashford's  to  survey 
The  scenes  so  wild  that  round  them  lay. 
At  Longmu'e's  Springs  the  Brownies  got 
A  drink  from  fountains,  cold  and  hot. 
Ofttimes  upon  the  nu.aitain  side 
They  paused  to  view  the  coiuitry  wide 
That  far  below  their  station  lay, 
And  seemed  to  stretch  to  sky  away; 
While  Puget  Sound  seemed  like  a  thi'ead 
Of  silver,  in  the  wondrous  si)read 
Of  landscape  offered  to  the  eye 
Of  those  who  dared  to  clhnb  so  high. 
Now  here  the  glittering  sheet  they  mark, 
Now  there  't  is  lost  in  forest  dark. 
To  come  in  sight  a  fainter  line 
That  sharpest  eyes  can  scarce  define. 

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THE  BROWNIES   IN   WASHINOTON. 

Briji'ht  fell  the  rays  of  Luna's  lii-ht, 
As  they  aswnded  to  \\w  licii-ht. 
All  straining,'  for  a  point  or  In-ow 
That  would  the  grandest  si,i»ht  allow. 

To  bo  the  lii-st  to  stan<l  nnd  view 
Some  wonder  that  to  all  is  new, 
,V      And  costs  great  efforts  to  attain, 
Is  something  still 

foi'  whieh  to  strain. 
And  well  the  readei- 
may  suppose 
3=g  There  was  some  scraping  there  of  toes 
^^^  As  each  one  tried  to  climb  a  shelf 
That  won  advantage  for  himself; 
Bnt  some  slipi)ed  back  and  had  to  ca'l 
On  friends  to  save 
them  from  a  fall, 
And  others  found 
they  were 

not  made 
For  clindjing  fast, 
so  lent 

their  aid 
To  those 
who  were 
in  greater 
strait 
Because  of 
weary  lind), 
or  weight. 


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Oh!  what  u  chjiiico 

tlio  Hi'(>\vin(>s  found 
Upon  such  elevated 

ground 
To  nioraUze  in 

lanj»uaji;e  frc  o, 
As  Brownies  can  when 

aught  they  see. 
At  times,  while  on 

a  glacier  steep, 


In  some  crevasse  both 

dark  and  deep 
A  Brownie  small 

would  disappear. 
And  fill  his  comrades' 
hearts  with  fear, 
And  cause 
the  band 
no  small 
3f^-^Tl         delay 

^Before  they 
*'^*^'^"  could  resume 
their  way. 


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At  length  upon  the  dome  so  round 

The  daring  band  a  station  found; 

And  from  that  j)oint  so  high  in  air 

Obtained  a  view  beyond  compare. 

And  there  they  would  have  tamed  long, 

In  spite  of  w4nd  both  cold  and  strong, 

But  other  tiips  they  had  in  view. 

So  from  the  shining  crest  withdrew. 

To  quickly  win  the  plain  below, 

And  plan  where  next  the  band  should  go. 


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Fourteenth  Tour. 


5^^^V^  ^''^""'^  shadows  darker  grew, 

'%^-    And  birds  from  ripened  fields  witlidrew 
^•'^     On  roosts  to  rest  with  silent  beaks 
J        Till  o'er  the  sky  stole  pnrple  streaks, 
llie  Brownie  band,  a  dusty  host. 
Approached  the  famous  golden  coast. 
It  was  indeed  a  lengthy  race. 
With  many  a  rush  to  hiding-place, 
And  many  a  halt  and  start  anew, 
Before  its  wonders  came  in  view.' 


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Thoy  inoviid  in  scetioiiH 

o'or  tlio  land: 
In  front  tlio  flooti'st 

of  the  bund; 
Tho  niiddlo  distunco 

sliowod  tlic  crowd 
With  losser  natural 

speed  endowed; 

While,  jjlancing  hack,  the  eye  soon  met 
Those  short  of  wind,  and  h(>avy-set, 


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Who  harbored  no  retu'injjf  mind 

Or  la<'k  <>f  interest,  though  behind. 

They  forded  sliallow  streams  tliat  spread 

Like  silver  o'er  their  grfivel  bed; 

And  where  the  Hood  ran  dark  and  deep. 

And  boats  were  scarce,  they  all  would  leap 

Like  muskrats  in  tlie  river  wide, 

And  swiin  to  reach  the  other  side. 

It  mattered  not  who  first  Avould  dash 

Into  the  stream,  or  wlio  would  splash 

The  last  into  the  water  cold 

That  from  the  snow-capped  mountain  rolled  : 

It  would  be  still  a  theme  of  doubt 

Which  would  be  first  to  scramble  out. 

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For  soiiu'  into 

an  0(1  tly  broke, 

While  others  passed 
it  l)y  a  stroke, 

And  more  to  currents 
were  a  pr(»y 

That  can'ied  them 


the  longest 


While  otliers  reeds  and  ruslies  met 

That  tangled  them  as  in  a  net. 

Thus  chance  will  scmietimes  play  a  part 

Despite  the  greatest  skill  or  art. 

To  San  Francisco  soon  they  found 

Their  way,  and  stood  in  gi'oups  around. 

To  view  the  thrivhig  pUu^e  so  grand 

That  rests  upon  its  hills  of  sand 

Between  the  island-studded  hay 

And  ocean  stretching  far  away. 

Said  one  :    "  This  city,  as  you  know, 

Though  young  in  years  as  cities  go. 

Has  quite  a  history  to  repeat. 

If  records  have  been  kept  complete. 

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Hvarts  uJltl^  love  aa 

Warn)ly  bent 
In  IcwItinJ.atin  Incli'll'* 
l]f«t. 


Oft  1ms  it  felt  tlic  ('ni'tli(|uak<'  sliock 

'V\)i\\    Miiidi'  the  stj'otiu'cst   hiiilditii,'  I'ock, 

And  iiioi'c  tluiii  once  ^onc  up  iii  smoke, 

'I'ill  srai'cc  u  Imildiiiy;  slicltcred  folk. 

The  citi/ciis  can  point   to  spots 

Wlicn^  people  fashioned  lianj^nien's  knots 

With  nimble  lingers,  to  su[>ply 

Some  hardened  rogues  a  hempen  tie, 

Wliom  vigilantes  and  their  fi'ieiids 

Saw  tit  to  di'op  from  gal)le-euds." 

They  visited  tii«'  einii'ches  tall, 

Tiie  jail,  tlu^  ndiit,  an<l  city  hall; 

The  [Kirk  tiiat  is  the  city's  pride 

They  randded  through  from  side  to  side. 

They  found  Lone  IVIouutain's  hall(>wed  ground 

To  view  tlui  gi'aves  and  tombs  around, 

Where  tree  from  earthly  cares  and  fears 

Repose  the  early  pioneers. 

The  foremost  of  the  venturous  host 

Who  sought  the  treasures  of  the  coast. 


The  Brownies  danced  by  two  and  Uvo, 
Througli  roomy  halls  they  skipped  and  flew, 
While  nuisic,  lising  soft  and  sweet 
From  flutes  and  horns,  inspired  their  feet. 

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I 
I  t 


III':' 


V:^\ 


'T  is  no  gi'cat  tliinj^  to  hop  and  glide 
For  those  with  youth  upon  their  side, 
To  wheel  around  from  place  to  place 
With  action  quite  devoid  of  grace; 
But  if  one  carries  out  the  rules 
Laid  down  in  modern  dancing-schools, 


Keeps  proper  time  and  proper  pose. 
And  motion  true  from  head  to  toes, — 
He  has  to  he  well  up  in  art, 
Wliicli  is  the  Brownies'  happy  part. 
I  would  the  reader  coidd  ha^'e  seen 
Their  antics  through  the  shutters  gi'een. 
Or  laid  an  ear  against  the  wall. 
And  heard  the  chat  that  fell  from  all, — 
The  jokes,  the  anecdotes,  and  praise 
For  those  who  hest  a  laugh  could  raise. 
Tlie  Brownies  know  a  thing  or  two. 
If  one  gives  credit  where  't  is  due ; 

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But  where  they  're  schooled,  or  in  what  way 
They  learn,  is  not  for  me  to  say. 
But  that  they  laughed  and  whirled  and  shot 
About  the  room,  mistake  me  not, 
Until  the  flush  of  moniing  showed 
It  was  high  time  to  take  the  road. 
They  climbed  the  hill 

to  view  the  bay, 
And  see  where 
frowning 
strongholds 
lay, 
With  heavy 
cannon 
pointing 
straight 


To  guard  the  famous  Golden  Gate. 
They  saw  the  ships  at  anchor  swing 
That  sailed  to  foreign  ports  to  bring 

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THE  BROWNIES  IN   CALIFORNIA. 

Their  precious  freights  through  many  a  gale 
That  tried  the  strength  of  mast  and  sail. 
The  Cliff  House  next  attention  drew, 
That  overlooks  the  ocean  blue ; 
And  there  they  ran,  ere  night  w^as  o'er, 
To  viow  the  prospect  from  its  door. 


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To  Seal  Rock  soon,  where  monsters  play 
And  hark  and  roll  in  surf  and  spray, 

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The  Brownies  swam,  surprising  all 
The  tribe  of  seals  by  such  a  call. 
The  seals  made  haste  to  jump  and  sHde 
From  eveiy  pohit  into  the  tide, 


To  peep  above  the  billows'  crest 

At  those  who  had  disturbed  their  rest. 

Then  back  to  town  the  Brownies  ran, 

To  caiTy  out  their  well-laid  plan. 

Along  the  city  front  so  wide. 

From  North  Beach  to  the  southern  side. 

With  scarce  a  pause  at  Rincon  Hill 

Or  Mission  Creek,  they  hastened  still. 

They  saw  where  Oakland  sat  at  rest 

'Twixt  hill  and  bay,  as  in  a  nest; 

And  bluff  Goat  Island,  standing  o'er 

Against  the  Contra  Costa  shore. 

Upon  the  bay  they  tried  a  sail; 

But  sudden  squalls  too  oft  prevail 

At  times  for  Brownies  to  secure 

The  pleasure  they  behove  is  sure. 

And  when  at  length  the  shore  was  gained. 

To  reach  which  every  nerve  was  strained. 

They  could  not  boast  a  finger's  length 

Of  clothes  that  had  not  felt  the  strength 

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Of  dashing  waves  that,  rolHiig  free, 
Came  inward  from  the  open  sea. 
But  what  care  Brow^iies  for  a  squall 
Or  ducking  through  a  slip  or  f.ill? 
It  passes  quickly  from  the  mind 
When  other  striking  scenes  they  find. 

The  clothes  must  dry  just  where  they  rest 

Upon  the  back,  f)r  on  the  breast, 

While  to  '^>ome  other  place  tl  ^y  iim 

To  play,  or  hide  from  morning's  sim. 

There  's  not  a  point  or  feature  strange 

Along  the  sea,  or  mountain  range. 

Or  in  the  fertile  vales  tliat  show 

Where  wandering  streams  to  ocean  flow. 

But  Brownies  foimd  ere  they  were  through, 

4nd  from  the  Golden  State  mthdrew. 

Up  darksome  canons  far  they  went. 

On  seeing  all  the  country  bent. 

The  placer  diggings,  where  of  old 

The  miner  dug,  and  washed  his  gold. 

Proved  interesting  to  the  crew. 

As  up  the  rugged  slope  they  drew. 

They  found  the  ditch  and  sluice  o'ergrown, 

Where  " Forty-Nmers "  toiled  alone; 

They  saw  where  streams  were  changed,  and  ran 

Obedient  to  the  miner's  plan  — 

Turned  from  their  course  to  madly  rave 

In  other  beds  than  nature  gave, 

That  in  the  channel  pockets  bright 

Of  shining  ore  might  come  in  sight. 

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To  name  each  place  tliey  went,  or 

where 
They  paused  to  view  some  wonder  rare 
That  made  impression  long  to  last, 
Would  be,  in  truth,  a  work  too  vast 
For  any  one  to  take  in  hand 
With  hut  few  pages  at  command. 
Enough  to  know,  but  little  lies 
Unseen  by  cunning  Brownies'  eyes. 
When  they  have  traveled  o'er  a  State, 
With  time  allowed  to  watch  and  wnit. 
What  Brownie  would  not  nni  to  see 
The  world-renowned  Yosemite, 
When  but  a  county  lay  between 
The  traveler  and  the  charming  scene? 
They  found  the  place,  but  not  without 
Some  trials,  as  they  soon  found  out 
When,  in  the  visual  manner,  they 
Made  bold  to  go  the  shortest  way. 
The  silver  stream,  the  valley  fair, 
And  rugged  precipice,  were  there ; 
And  Brownies  will  not  soon  forget 
The  strange  surprise  that  there  they 

met. 
But  greatest  wonders,  as  you  know. 
Are  often  hemmed  by  dangers  so 
Distressing  that  they  add  a  charm 
To  scenes  won  only  through  alarm. 
They  reached  the  valley  sooner  than 
They  had  expected,  as  they  ran, 

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And  could  not  check 
their  onward  gait 
jl^  \;>    In  time  to  save 

a  tumble  great. 
They  tore  their  clothes, 
and  skinned  their 
\\  fc  knees 

1^  (w^  And  elbows  on  the 
rocks  and  trees, 
As  to  the  level 

far  below 
They  all  descended 

in  a  row. 
The  Brownies 

hunted  through 
the  State 
To  find  the  gi'ovo 

of  trees  so  great 
That  giant-hke 
still  hold 

their  place, 
The  remnants 
of  a  dying 
race. 


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At  length  they  found  them  where  they  stood 
With  heads  ahove  all  neighhoring  w^ood; 
And  much  siui)rised  were  all  the  hand 
To  find,  when  joining  hand  to  hand, 
With  outstretched  arm  in  every  case. 
They  scarce  could  gml  the  rugged  base. 
Said  one  who  upward  tm-ned  his  eye 
To  scan  the  trunks  from  earth  to  sky: 
"  These  trees,  no  doubt,  well-rooted  grew 
When  ancient  Nineveh  was  new; 
And  down  the  vale  long  shadows  cast 
When  Moses  out  of  Egypt  passed. 
And  o'er  the  heads  of  Pharaoh's  slaves 
And  soldiers  rolled  the  Red  Sea  waves." 
Another  answered,  when  he  spied 
On  earth  souk^  furrows  deep  and  wide: 
"Mark  where  in  ages  long  gone  by 
Some,  crashing,  fell  on  earth  to  lie, 
Impressing  trenches  in  the  ground 
To  last  while  centuries  go  round. 
How  must  the  timid  rabbit  shake. 
The  fox  within  his  burrow  quake, 

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THE  BROWNIES  IN  CALIFORNIA. 

The  deer  start  up  with  quivei-ing  hide 
To  gaze  in  ten-or  every  side, 
The  qmiil  forsake  the  treinbHiig  spray, 
When  these  old  roots  at  last  giv(3  way, 
And  to  the  eai-tli  the  monarcli  drops 
To  jar  the  distant  mountain-tops!" 
Thus  ran  the  Brownies  everywhere 
Around  the  Stjite,  to  stand  and  stare. 
And  in  their  own  way  morahze 
Upon  the  wonders  it  supplies. 
And  by  the  time  their  feet  had  passed 
O'er  mountain  height  and  valley  vast 
That  mark  that  region  of  the  West 
So  rich  and  fair,  they  needed  rest. 

Dear  Reader,  now  the  task  is  o'er. 
The  hand  must  draw  the  veil  once  more 
Between  the  band  of  Brownies  bright 
And  those  to  whom  they  give  deUght. 


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